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2 Table of Contents

Welcome

Information 5 The Beagles 6 Convention Rules 7 Anti-Harassment Policy 9 Props Policy 10

Guests 12 David Brehm 13 Richard Epcar 14 15 Keith Silverstein 16 17 Stephanie Young 18 Guest DJs 19

Vendors 20

Programming Descriptions 21

Formal Ball 38

Contests Descriptions Cosplay Contest 39 - Skit Contest Rules 40 Idol Contest 41 AMV Contest 42

Gaming Room 44

Staff 45

Volunteer Form 46

The Art of NebrasKon 48

Dining Guide 49

Viewing Rooms Descriptions 50

Hotel Map Back Cover November 2-4, 2012 5 Welcome to Anime NebrasKon 2012! It’s the End of the World! The convention is run from two main areas: the Registration nformation I Desk and Con Ops. Well, okay, it probably isn’t. It seemed appropriate for 2012’s theme, considering the hype, and there’s a wide variety of fiction The Registration Hours are: in anime, science fiction and fantasy that deals with the end in a variety of ways. Friday: 9am-10pm Saturday: 8am-10pm But for NebrasKon, this isn’t the end by any means. It’s a Sunday: 8am-2pm beginning. **These hours are subject to change. Here at NebrasKon, we view our community that has grown over the last nine years with the greatest admiration and pride. Our The Registration Desk acts as a help desk in addition to selling fondest memories of the convention revolve around the kind Welcome acts and spontaneous creativity of our attendees, many who have badges and t-shirts. The kind and knowledgeable registration gained knowledge, fun, and lasting friendships through NebKon. staff can answer most questions you’d have or can find some- The goal to build on this amazing community drives us to do one for you who knows the answer! If they are closed or busy bigger things every year. you can always stop by Con Ops!

With over 190 events on the schedule, a packed vendors room The headquarters of Anime NebrasKon, Con Ops (Convention and artist alley with some truly unique and creative wares, a lineup of talented and prolific guests of honor to educate and Operations) is where you can find the convention leadership entertain, and a vast variety of other attractions, we’re confident overseeing the running of the event. NebrasKon strives to be that no matter who you are, there’ll be something fun at Nebras- the most attendee-oriented event we can be. Our dedica- tion Kon for you. to that goal extends to every member of our staff, and thus Con Ops is located in the thick of the action, not hidden away where We’re also proud of our staff of over a hundred individuals who are investing a tremendous amount of their free time to make it can’t be “bothered” (as if that’s what getting to interact with the event happen. The directors and members of our committees our great attendees is!). We want Con Ops to be somewhere you have been working all year, with many sleepless nights, and they can feel welcome visiting. We love hearing feedback and pride deserve a lot of praise. ourselves on our responsiveness to your concerns. If anything is wrong, if you have any reason to need to talk to staff, please With all that said, be sure to ask any of our staff if you have any questions or you’re having trouble finding anything. We’re more come to Salon C (near the hotel’s front desk and the entrance to than happy to help. At the end of the day, it’s each and every one Palace ) and we’ll do everything in our power to help you. of you that make us so great. All of that being said, please don’t treat Con Ops as a lounge. Thank you all for attending and participating, and I hope you We are a very busy staff (trying to make NebrasKon so great is a have a great time at this year’s NebrasKon! lot of work!), and our staff, volunteers, and guests are constantly Respectfully, coming and going from the room. Stop in, let us know how Becky Potter, Convention Chair you’re doing, but when you’re done, please be courteous and Dylan Nigh, Vice-Convention Chair clear space for the next person. Thanks! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 6 7

What are the ‘Beagles’? As always, these gatherings come with a few basic rules to Rules follow. It’s nothing major, so don’t get freaked out yet! If any- A big hearty hello to all you attendees. Welcome to Anime NebrasKon one is in violation of any of these rules during the convention, 2012! My name is Nick Schneider, and I am the Director of “The Beagles.” If you need to find me, I’m the bald guy with a red goatee and please notify a staff or security member immediately, and we’ll a “The Beagles” t-shirt who stands around the registration desk. take care of it for you. Well, with the exception of the first three. Those are your responsibilities. You may be asking, “What is ‘The Beagles’?”. The Beagles is a staff group that exists solely to serve attendees. In simple terms, we’re NebrasKon’s mobile help desk. If you are experiencing an issue of Please understand that these rules are all intended to protect any kind, be it a question or concern, please bring it to us (through everyone at Anime NebrasKon. whichever medium you wish: Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, or in person)! We’ll ensure that you’re taken care of. :) 1) Eat. At least two (real) meals a day. Pocky, while delicious, is Why are we called The Beagles? You may have heard this story, but not a real meal. if not, it pertains more to my spelling mistake than anything else. It’s actually the reason we have a beagle mascot. You see, back when I was but a wee staffer (2007, I think?), NebrasKon started doing evaluations 2) Sleep. At least four hours a night. You’ll be thankful. for our panels and events. I happened to be doing one for “Bagels with Drazz (Richard Townsend)” (By the way, Bagels with Beagles on 3) Shower. funk is something to be avoided. Sunday morning! Come for the Bagels, stay for the conversation). In The Beagles my infinite wisdom and immense spelling skills, I managed to mix up the word “Bagels” with “Beagles” throughout the written form. Dylan 4) The public viewing of or adult material is prohibited. Nigh, our Activities Director, decided it would be a good idea to read Dealers are permitted to sell such items so long as they are not my evaluation aloud to the whole of Con-Ops after he had discovered on open display and sales are made discreetly to persons of age. my, um, mistakes. Who should happen to be walking into Con-Ops at that very moment? Richard. He immediately grabbed a walkie-talkie We request that dealers notify us if they are planning on selling and started reading the form out again, emphasizing “Beagles” over any adult material. and over to the rest of staff. It probably didn’t help that I wrote I “loved the beagles with jalapeno cream cheese.” Our mascot’s name is “Spicy” 5) Harassment will not be tolerated. If you feel you have been for a reason. harassed, please contact security or staff members immediately. Yes, that is the grand story of how you should really have a dictionary We wish to ensure that all convention attendees feel welcome, with you at all times to make sure your word choice is correct. I’d like and we will take great care to guarantee this. to say my word choice and grammar have improved vastly since then. Right? 6) Be respectful to your fellow attendees, the guests, vendors, and staff (both convention and hotel). Everyone deserves to ANYWAY! I would like to finish off by again welcoming you all to year have a good weekend. nine, Anime NebrasKon 2012! I hope everyone has a great time at our con, and please don’t hesitate to approach us if you need anything at all! 7) All weapons sold or used as props for cosplay must be Nicholas S. Schneider cleared with and peacebound by security. Exact restrictions are Director of The Beagles referenced in our weapons policy on this page. Any brandish- ing of such gear will be taken seriously, and depending on the severity, may result in revoking your badge. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012

8 At Anime NebrasKon, we take harassment very seriously. We want our attendees 9 8) Cosplaying is not only welcome but also encouraged at An- to feel welcome, and—more importantly—safe. If you feel you have been ime NebrasKon, but please be aware that costumes will be held harassed, please contact a member of staff immediately and we will be more than happy to help you out. Remember, we cannot stop harassment unless we know Policy it arassment Anti-H to federal decency standards. is happening, and it is impossible for staff to see every single incident as it occurs.

Harassment can take many forms. There isn’t enough space to list them all, but 9) No open containers of alcohol in the hallways or panel the major forms can include (but are not limited to): rooms. No alcohol in the raves either. Any alcohol found in violation of this rule will be confiscated. Inappropriate comments *Inappropriate physical touching (including groping and unwanted hugging) *Catcalls 10) If it’s illegal outside of the con, it’s illegal inside of the con. Name-calling Rules * *Rough-housing or pushing in the hallways Underage drinking, drug use, inappropriate behavior in pub- *Fighting, both verbal and physical lic- all of these will constitute a ban from the convention, and if The* first step an attendee must take is to ask the offender to stop. In many cases, severe enough, a call to the appropriate authorities. standing up for yourself will stop harassment before it really has a chance to start. Tell them firmly and loudly, “I do not appreciate that kind of attention.” There is strength in numbers; being vocal about harassment makes others in the vicinity 11) If you are caught shoplifting in the dealers room, you will aware. If the incident escalates, or you find your harasser continuing to bother have a permanent ban from the convention. If the vendor you, find a member of staff (in a black staff shirt), security (a red security shirt) or a member of the Beagles (grey shirts). Give as many details as you can, and we would like to press charges, we will contact the authorities. will do everything in our power to remedy the situation.

Anime NebrasKon staff will never brush you off or belittle a situation. We will 12) If a staff member or security member asks you to do some- work with attendees from beginning to end to make sure everyone feels safe and thing, please comply. Such issues may involve, for example, has a good time at our event. We treat our attendees like family, and want to crowding in the halls or asking you to stop mock fighting (or ensure everyone is treated with the respect and courtesy they deserve. real fighting). (If they ask you something that you do not feel There is a lot you can do as an attendee to avoid conflict in general. Saying “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” can really go a lot further than you’d comfortable complying with, please request to talk to Con Ops, think in keeping everyone happy, especially in crowded areas. Other convention or come to Con Ops and we can discuss the issue.) etiquette to keep in mind is: Ask for photos. People in costume are more likely to respond positively if 13) Please keep your badge on you at all times. If you plan on you* just ask. attending any panels marked 18+, please have your ID on you Think before you speak. Before you comment on something, ask yourself, at all times. is* that the sort of thing you’d like to hear someone say to you?

If you are found guilty of harassment, Anime NebrasKon has policies to rectify 14) This final rule is a little scary, but we promise that we will the situation. Your first offense will be a verbal warning, and your badge will not utilize it without good reason. Anime NebrasKon reserves be marked. and badge number will be written down, the sticker initialled by the staff member who approached you about the situation, and we the right to revoke your badge at any time without refund. This will review our anti-harassment policy with you. If you continue to harass others, will only be utilized if there is a good reason to do so, but it is your badge will be revoked, and you will lose all privileges associated with it. No refunds will be offered if your badge is revoked, and you will be asked to leave the necessary to reserve this right in order to protect our attendees, convention areas. staff, security, hotel, and Guests of Honor. Anime NebrasKon is intended to be fun. If you aren’t having a good time, please come find a member of our staff, and we will work with you to fix the situation. And please remember, we cannot do anything to fix a problem unless we are made aware of it. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 10 11 Cosplay Banned Items Cosplay PropCosplay Rules Shoes are required at all times while in the public areas of the convention Anything which is illegal in the City of Omaha, Nebraska, or the United center.* Even if a cosplay character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes. States.* Attendees visiting the CoCo Key’s water park must follow their regulations about footwear. Any live steel weapon that does not have a sheath. “Live steel” is any kind of metal weapon that can or does hold an edge. Costumes and daily wear shall not expose the body in such a way as to be * deemed* indecent exposure under Nebraska and the City of Omaha ordinances. No firearms or any kind of live projectile weapon. Private parts must be covered in an opaque material and not be subject to slip- * page or gaps. Liquid Latex or other conformal body coatings that conform to the If Security deems a prop dangerous or harmful it will not be allowed. This body will be judged on a case by case basis. will* be decided on a case by case basis. All costumes worn within the convention center must fit through a standard doorway* (36 inches). Any attendee wearing a bulky costume, or one with poor Allowed Items visibility, should have a handler available to escort you. Live Steel props that are properly sheathed and peace-bound are acceptable. Any metal used for cosplays are not allowed to have sharp or pointed edges If* it cannot be bound in a way to prevent being drawn it will not be allowed. that* could potentially injure yourself or another attendee. Any blunt metal or wood props will be evaluated by Security to determine if No costume or prop may generate odor, smoke, or fog. If you wish to use they are a risk. Large items such as wooden swords, baseball bats, or frying pans such a device on stage for the cosplay contest, please speak with staff in advance * * will be allowed conditionally. and we will decide if it is appropriate. No costumes may be realistic depictions of American Law Enforcement or Airsoft or Nerf guns that have a non-removable orange safety tip, do not look current* American Military uniforms, or have the words POLICE, POLICIA, remotely* realistic under the condition that they have their trigger mechanism SWAT, FBI, DEA, CIA or any other official Government Agency names or peace bound and be empty of ammunition. initials on them. Consequences for Violations If an official flag is used as part of a cosplay or as a prop it must be displayed with* due respect. First offense is a single warning to either correct or discontinue improper behavior.* Prop Rules & Guidelines Second offense is a full suspension of prop privileges. Cosplay props are to be checked in with Security at the registration area * before* they will be allowed in the convention area. A third and final offense will result in having your badge pulled and all con- Cosplay Prop RulesCosplay Prop Security will peace-bind any props and attendees will be required to sign a vention* attendance privileges revoked. form verifying that they have read and agree to follow the rules as outlined in * We reserve the right to modify or escalate the consequences at our discre- this policy. tion,* based on individual circumstances. Once an attendee has registered any props, they must keep it with them at all* times while on the convention floor. If a prop is loaned to or shared with another attendee, both parties are responsible for the prop and will be held ac- Anime Nebraskon strives to be lenient in our policies to allow our attendees countable for any misbehavior. as much freedom as possible. However, for the safety and security of everyone present at our convention we insist that our rules be followed. As always, if you Any violation of a peace-bind will result in immediate loss of prop privileges. have any questions or concerns, please speak with any member of our staff and * Attendees will not brandish, point, flail, play-fight, run with, or use their we will give your input our full attention. prop* in any kind of threatening manner. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 12 Steve Blum David Brehm 13 ith literally hundreds of V/O credits to Guests W avid L. Brehm is the President, his name, Steve Blum is best known as the voice D Co-founder, and Creative Director for Blue of from , Wolverine Logic., a digital production company that from several incarnations of -Men (animated produces online and theatrical media proper- movies, games, the Wolverine and X-Men televi- ties for clients ranging from to sion series, The Super Hero Squad Show and the Dallas Cowboys. David’s extensive 2D and X-Men anime), Orochimaru, Zabuza, and others 3D animation background includes several from , T.O.M. (the robot host) from major film and television properties such as ’s , Green Goblin from the Academy Award nominated feature film the Spectacular Spiderman series, Heatblast, Jimmy Neutron (Character Animator) and GuestsVilgax and Ghostfreak from , Grayson Hunt the subsequent Jimmy Neutron television (), Grunt (Mass Effect 2 and 3), series (Layout Supervisor,) plus the syndi- Tank Dempsey (Call of Duty), Killer Croc from Arkham Asylum, Oghren cated holiday television special Olive The (DragonAge),Vincent Valentine ( VII), Leeron (Gurren Other Reindeer (Character Animator,) and also the 3D animated feature film Lagann), Jamie from Megas XLR, Storm Troopers and many others in most of The Ant Bully, which starred Julia Roberts and Nicholas Cage and was seen the games, Boogoo, Sparky and others from Disney’s Anime Stitch, in IMAX theaters worldwide. David was also a technical director for the original Kyohei (don’t call me Dotachin!) Kadota from Durarara, The Voice of 7-11, pilot of The Barnyard. dozens of and guest spots on the , Grim Adven- David’s live action directorial credits include The Sarah Wetsman tures of Billy and Mandy, The Avengers, Earth’s Mightiest He- Davidson Tower featuring Natalie Portman, and The Zone featuring Garth roes, Young Justice, , : Brave and the Bold, Brooks and Troy Aikman. David’s entertainment based live action properties in- and a gigantic list of other characters and creatures from anime, video games, clude A Noble Way, Balaam Gimble’s Gumption, and Scout Six. As a live action television and film. cinematographer (the RED ONE is his camera of choice ) David’s credits include Currently you can catch him on the new super-charged CGI series Trans- Humans Versus Zombies, Balaam Gimble’s Gummption, and numer- formers: Prime, playing the sometimes delusional - but always deadly Decep- ous music video projects. ticon Starscream and as Heatwave on the action-packed Beyond working as a producer and director, David’s creative projects include kid-friendly, : Rescue Bots! And..most recently joining the scriptwriting, storyboarding, character design, and scoring. He studied Jazz cast of the brand new hit series Avatar: The Legend of Korra as the terrify- guitar at the University of North Texas and currently he and his wife (Stephanie ing villain Amon! Young Brehm) compose original music for THE BREHMS, a 6 piece jazz-pop Check out more of Steve’s stuff at http://www.steveblumvoices.com/ band. or http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0089710/. He can also be found on Twitter @ blumspew

FRIDAY FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m. Palace A 6-7 p.m. David in 3D Palace A 5-6 p.m. Toonami With Tom Palace E 8-9 p.m Panel Ballroom 7-8 p.m.

SATURDAY SATURDAY I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Starscream! Palace D 10-11 a.m. Autograph Session Palace C 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Autograph Session Palace D 3:15-4:30 p.m. The Brehm Lounge Palace F 3-5 p.m. Additional Autograph Session Palace D 4:45-6 p.m. Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

SUNDAY SUNDAY Autograph Session Palace C 10-11:30 a.m. The President’s Logic Palace E 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Q&A With Steve Blum Palace G 12-1 p.m. Autograph Session Palace C 12-1:30 p.m. Legends of Korra Palace G 1-2 p.m. Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m. Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 14 Richard Epcar Kyle Hebert 15 ichard Epcar-one of the hardest working men R Guests in show business- has voiced over 300 characters and is well Kyle Hebert is a Los Angeles- known to animation, game and anime fans starting with based voice actor whose credits include (as Ben Dixon, Lunk, Grel and Capt. Grant). in X / He is Batou in and he’s in a new Ultimate Marvel Vs 3, Su- series from Nickelodeon, The Legend of Korra (as per Skrull in Avengers, Kiba in Naru- Chief Saikhan). Some games you’ve heard him in: Kingdom to, Aizen and Ganju in Bleach, all male Hearts (as Ansem/TerraXehanort), Transformers voices in X Men Arcade, and Kamina (as Skywarp), Skyrim: Elder Scrolls V (Game of in Gurren Lagann. He is best known the Year), Star Wars, (as - as the Narrator and Teen from the Fighting Game of the Year), (nominated by dub of Dragonball Z. GuestsNAVGTR-Best Supporting Performance), Catherine, Other notable roles include Ezreal, Modnation Racers, Mortal Kombat vs. D.C. Jarvan, and Graves in League of Leg- Universe (as Raiden and The ), Call of Duty- Black Ops, Dead Space 2 (as Hatchins/Announcer), Star Craft 2 (as Dark Templar), Red ends, Kazukiyo Soga in Ouran High Faction Guerilla, Command & Conquer 4 (as Mammoth Tank), Xenosaga (as Ziggy), School Host Club, Vato Falman in Guilty Gears 2, Ghost Recon 3, .Hack, Dynasty Warriors (as Dong Zhuo), League Fullmetal , Richter Abend of Legends (as Xin Zhao) and World of Warcraft to name a few. in and Dias, Some of you know him from Bleach (as Zangetsu and Go Koga), Bobobo, X-Men (as Arumat, and Crow in Star Ocean. Gladiator), Naruto, (as Inspector Lunge), , , The Kyle also provides voices in numerous video games including Guild Wars New (as Racer X), (as Hiko), (as Jigen), 2, Saints Row: The Third, Sonic, Final Fantasy XIII, World of War- Digimon (as Myotismon/Etemon), Champloo, GTO, Cyber Soldier 009, craft, , Dynasty Warriors, Soul Calibur V and Resi- Scroll, and Power Rangers. He is also a sought after game, animation and ADR director-directing such games as Star dent Evil V. He writes and voices all the promos for filmmaker Kevin Smith’s Ocean, Blue Dragon, , Smackdown vs. Raw, and Jackass Smodcast Internet Radio. For more info, visit www.kylehebert.com. and such live action films as Oldboy, Azumi, Fearless and Iron Monkey. Some shows he’s directed are, Lupin the Third, Ghost in the Shell 2, Noein, Fighting Spirit, Robotech: Shadow Chronicles, to name a few. On camera Richard has appeared in many films and television shows including: John Carpenter’s Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Columbo, Diagnosis Murder, Guns of Paradise, Beverly Hills 90210, Matlock, Cheers, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, and soon to be seen as a lead in the feature film Broken Spirits. You can hear him as Buck the big gorilla in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He’s very excited about his new audio book-White Eyes-a Doc Savage novel in which he plays 40 characters and the narrator for this fantastic book, and his new book series Operator 5. FRIDAY FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m. Gurren Lagann Palace A 6-7 p.m. Autograph Session Palace C 5:45-7:15 p.m. Ghost in the Shell Palace F 10-11 p.m. SATURDAY Outtakes, 18+ Palace F 11 p.m. - 12 a.m. DBZ Panel Palace G 12-1 p.m. Kyle Hebert’s Opinion Palace A 3-4 p.m. SATURDAY Additional Autograph Session Palace D 4:45-6 p.m. Director VA Palace D 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Dragonball Evolution Roast Palace E 12-2 a.m.

SUNDAY SUNDAY Autograph Session Palace C 10-11:30 a.m. Autograph Session Palace C 12-1:30 p.m. 009 Ballroom 1-2 p.m. Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m. Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 16 Keith Silverstein John Swasey 17 is a voice actor eith Silverstein Guests K ccording to Anime News Network, John known primarily for his work in anima- A tion and video games. He got his start Swasey is the most prolific male voice actor in voicing a number of original characters with more roles and titles under his for Chuck Jones’ Timberwolf series. belt than any other male VA. Since entering the world of anime, John started down the road of anime in 1997, he’s voiced Captain Gantu in Disney’s when he landed his first role in Golden Boy from Stitch anime, Manji in Blade of ADV Films. Since then, John has gone on to voice the Immortal, and Johan in the hundreds of shows and characters with ADV Films, SyFy series, Monster. In the video Funimation, and Illumitoons. Being more of the

Guestsgame world, Keith has worked on character actor type has given John the freedom titles like Transformers: War for to voice bazillions of characters such as Gendo in Cybertron, Starcraft 2: Wings Evangelion, the Captain in Halo (VG), Lord Death in , Kogoro of Liberty, Dynasty Warriors in Sgt. Frog, Huang in , Vulcan in Orphen, Ken in 7 and World of Warcraft, as well , Captain Ahab in Hakugei: the Legend of Moby Dick, as his recurring roles as Zasalamel in Rikudoh in RahXephon, Karl Haushofer in , Sir the Soul Calibur series, Hunk in the Crocodile in , Mister in Coyote Ragtime Show, as well as roles games, and Vector, The Crocodile in the Sonic, The Hedge- in the live action films 2009 Lost Memories, Conduct Zero, Yesterday, hog series. Keith is probably best known for his portrayal of Kimimaro on Jungle Juice, and the Gamera trilogy. Naruto. Current projects Keith is working on include Monsuno, Monster In 2004, John jumped to the other side of the mic to direct. Some of the High: Escape from Skull Shores, Bleach, Unicorn and a shows he has directed include Welcome to the N.H.K., AirGear, Wandaba number of secret, high profile video games yet to be announced. Keith has been a Style, St. Seiya, , E’s Otherwise, Michel, Jinki Extend fan of anime since watching Speed Racer and Marine Boy as a child, and he’s and Shinobi (live action co-directed with longtime pal, Kyle Jones). John loves honored to be visiting Anime NebrasKon again. For more information on Keith working in the world of anime as a director and voice actor! Recently, John voiced Silverstein visit his website at www.keithsilverstein.com, or check out Keith the evil villain, General Disdain in the animated feature, Last Flight of the Silverstein Voice Artist on Facebook. Champion. In addition to anime, John has voiced thousands of radio and tv commercials – even a few films. But the coolest acting job was being the Beer Delivery Guy in Dazed and Confused.

FRIDAY FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m. Q&A With Keith Silverstein Palace D 5-6 p.m. Gamera Screening With John Swasey Palace D 12-2 a.m. Autograph Session Palace C 5:45-7:15 p.m. The Art of Being Evil Palace E 9-10 p.m. SATURDAY Autograph Session Palace C 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. SATURDAY Coyote Ragtime Show With Mister Ballroom 6-7 p.m. The Voice Over Games Challenge Thingy Palace B 12-1 p.m. Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Additional Autograph Session Palace D 4:45-6 p.m. Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. SUNDAY Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m. SUNDAY Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 18 Stephanie Young Guest DJs 19

tephanie Young is a professional actress, singer/song- DJ Jinrei S Guests writer, producer, and fan of caffeinated beverages that jolt Fench Style House | Electro House | Breaks | UK Bass her from one creative project to the next! As a voice actress Orange Country, California and singer, she quickly developed a niche voice for dominat- DJ.JINREI. Born Bristol, England currently resides in ing females, , warriors and queens in the wonderful Costa Mesa, California. Jinrei is a producer/trakmak- worlds of anime and gaming. She is best known for her work er and live DJ currently woring for AVEC Nightclub as Nico Robin in One Piece (new dub with Funimation), in Huntington Beach & Yost Nightclub in Santa Ana, Olivier Armstrong in Full Metal Alchemist: Broth- California. Jinrei coordinates his own events as an erhood, Clare in Claymore, Arachne in Soul Eater, own for such talent as Cosmic , DJ.Diamond, Shamrock in .hack Quantum, Juiz in , WILDPARTY and Adrian Lux. Junko in , Momoko in Okami-san and Check out Jinrei’s Facebook, remixes, mixes, and download: Her Seven Companions, Eve in II, http://www.facebook.com/jjinrei

GuestsMoeran in Fractale, Choka in Hero Tales, Oise in Oh! http://soundcloud.com/jjinrei Edo Rocket, Tamayo Kataokon in Rideback, Yoshikawa in Bamboo Blade, Elfriede in Moonphase, Mana in Negima, Katherine in , Miranda Maverick in Solty DJ PrEyX Rei, Sophia in Aquarion, Kagero in , Sasha Jobson in , Lecty Leque in J-Trance| J-House| Hardcore| Hardstyle Heroic Age, Flanca in , Oruha in Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, Orange Country, California Nora in Witchblade, Echidna Parass in , Nanako in Crayon Shin-chan, Hailing from Orange County, California, DJ PrEyX B.B. in , Yuuri Kitajima in Dragonaut, Jane in Grappler Baki Maximum can be heard spinning anything from house to hard- Tournament, Yahagi in Mushi-shi, Dr. Kozuki in , Itoko Osakabe in core. Known for his livestreams online, PrEyX also , Mireille in , Aki Abe in , Reika Tachibana in perform in events such as A/X (), Fanime, Balder Force Exe Resolution, Xavier Tatum in Shuffle, Mrs. Tomita in , Sakura-Con, and started moving towards the Midwest Hanahana in XXXholic, and Shika in . conventions such as AnimeZing, Motaku, and now Stephanie’s latest game projects include a role “To Be Announced” in Borderlands II, NebrasKON! Humbled and yet grateful, PrEyX always the lead female vocals (singing) in Ms. Splosion Man, and Weaver in Orcs Must Die! In know what the crowd wants. Be sure not to miss out! Comic Jumper: The Adventures of Captain Smiley, Stephanie is the female vocalist in http://www.facebook.com/djpreyx the “Brad” theme song, as well as the voice of the Viking hottie, Nordya. Other gaming credits http://soundcloud.com/preyx include Fiona in Spike Out: Battlestreet and Selket in Unreal Championship II: The Liandri Conflict. Stephanie can also be heard singing theme songs for GT, Negima, One Piece, and as her character Oruha in Tsubasa. Revolution Boi Vocaloid| J-Trance| Dirty Disco| NuBreaks| Dubhouse As a singer/songwriter, Stephanie enjoys lending her signature, soulful vocals, along with Lincoln, Nebraska her guitarist husband David, to the Dallas-based pop/jazz band, The Brehms (www.thebrehm- Revolution Boi was the first U.S. based Vocaloid DJ and sband.com). Their single, “Red Dress”, featured on their self-titled , was a finalist in the remix artist. His work with music while he was in USA International Songwriting Competition! Stephanie is also a graduate of Baylor University has allowed him to become familiar with Vocaloid be- with a degree in Theatre Performance. Her love of performing lead her to work extensively on fore Hatsune Miku herself even existed! His work over the stage, as well as on both sides of the camera with the production house, Blue Logic (www. time has developed quite well, and he often partners bluelogicproductions.com). Stephanie is a two-time nominee for the Dallas Theatre League’s up with other artists and DJs to create amazing collab Leon Rabin Award for her work in the Dallas Theatre Community, and she is represented by works. Revolution Boi has been a growing inspira- The Horne Agency. tion to most vivid listeners international. Whether if, its Garage, Happy Hardcore, or Exit Trance, RB FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m. will lay it down with a unique ability to keep the mood Claymore Panel Ballroom 7-8 p.m. flowing. Revolution Boi’s ability to synthesize the music of this genre is unri- Stage Acting vs. Voice Acting Palace E 10-11 p.m. valed and he continues to inspire and influence other musicians alike. He has

SATURDAY been requested to many live shows and clubs around the Midwest. His mixes are Autograph Session Palace C 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. spread worldwide, to Canada, Japan, and even the UK. The Brehm Lounge Palace F 3-5 p.m. Witches, Wise-Women, Tramps & Queens Palace E 6-7 p.m. http://www.facebook.com/FanPageRevolutionBoi Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. http://soundcloud.com/revolutionboi http://www.mixcloud.com/RevolutionBoi/ SUNDAY Autograph Session Palace C 12-1:30 p.m. Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 20 21 Vendor’s Room hours Dealers # * 2012 Peanut Butter Apocalypse Time

Friday: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. 168 Dragon Trading ng Programmi Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Anime Klub Be afraid. Be crispy-crunchety, peanut-buttery afraid. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Anime Palace A Asylum Anime * Absolute Destiny Apocalypse Blade Daddy Before there was a pink-haired girl named Madoka, a pink-haired girl named Utena Artists BowenDragon1 dreamed not of being loved by a prince, but of being a prince. Hear some first-rate com- Angry Tanuki Cardz Xtcetera ments and analysis of the confusing masterpiece that is . Anime GrAvy Collector’s Universe and Anime Applebunny w/ Flying Shark Studios * A Beginner’s Guide to Doctor Who Ark Studio Da Vinci Scientifica Steampunk Always wanted to start watching Doctor Who but never knew where to start? Come get ChibiWorks Studios Dominikat Clothing and Design all the need to know info so you can start watching the series without feeling completely Dark_Dollz Studios Eagle Anime lost. Gimme Anime Demmon Dragons * A Very Potter Panel Dot Dot Dot Studios Mystik Waboose The books may all be written and the movies all released, but that won’t stop us from get- Dreamgear Studios/Bandi Studios Neko-Jin Designs ting back to Hogwarts! Join your fellow Potter-heads for discussion, games, and wizardly Froggy Creations Odyssey Anime treats (i.e. free food). Jami Mychackavane Shaker Shack Etc. JKrue’s Crafts Sorbet Jungle * All I Know, I Learned from Hentai (18+) Rob “Vash” Lewis talks about his unique educational experiences and insights gleaned Little Bit of Everything Star Realm from the wide and varied world of hentai. This is a discussion-only panel. Loli Gardens Stella’s Lolicake with Derpy Delivery The Hoard * Amtgard Demo Panel Maple House Creations The Wizard’s Wagon A demonstration of the basics of the battlegame Amtgard. We will demonstrate shots, weapons, armor and basic gameplay mechanics. Depending on legalities and paperwork, Mrawp Shop World Of Dice MUSETAP Studios there may be opportunities for panel attendees to fight as well. If nothing else, you’ll learn where and when you can get in on the action at our weekly battlegames. Neko Knickknacks Nerdy Little Secrets Exhibitors * AMV Contest Once Upon A Doodle Naka-Kon Come view the winners and submissions for this year’s AMV contest. Oodle Doodle SoDak Con PlatyMorph Sogen Con * Anime Dance Routines Pocketpower Crafts In this panel, people can perform stuff they’ve learned throughout the year. This is not a contest, just all for fun and love of Nico Nico/anime/Asian-inspired dances. Vendors/exhibitorsPrarie Knoll Stitchery Anything with music and choreography is welcome, with the only “rule” being that the Radiant Grey Studios dance part has to be notably more interesting than the Caramelldansen. xP And of course, Reeves Illustration & Design people who don’t want to dance can come and watch. One difference from last year is Seeking Solace *Come visit the Heartland rooms thanks to friends, we actually have stuff to perform this time. But I definitely encourage Sketch Mania on the northwest corner of the hotel others to show us what they know, but please bring the song; there are so many MMD/ to see our prop exhibitors! The room Sonny’s Imperfect Creations Vocaloid routines out there now that I have no idea what to bring. will highlight Moose Mendolia’s Starving Artists Studios TARDIS prop from the popular * Anime Idol Studio TipTop science fiction show Doctor Who. Every year we host our Anime Idol contest, mixing karaoke with stage presence for big This room is open to the public! prizes! The audition session is on 4 PM on Saturday; check the day schedule for the loca- tion. Come watch the finalists perform on stage at 2 PM on Sunday! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 22 23 * Anime Review C Gavin and Hunter review some of the latest anime coming out of Japan, as well as some * Capital Aikido Lincoln Demo older gems that you may or may not have missed. There’ll be a chance to ask for and Aikido is a cooperative, non-competitive Japanese martial art. Come for some back- ng Programmi receive recommendations as well. ground information and a demonstration!

* Anime Science * Capture the Crown A Q&A discussion on the science, culture, and real-world implications of the various Join the Black Knights or the Emperor’s Guard in this crazy, original combination of phenomena and conventions of anime. , chess, and LARP. See if your geass power and cunning strategy can win your team the crown! Spectators welcome. * Anime: Way of the Warrior A discussion of the skills, strategy, and lifestyles of anime’s greatest fighters. * : Crack That Whip A series spanning over 20 years, Castlevania has enchanted the masses with * AMV Hell 6 its classic tale of Vampire Killer vs. Dracula. Welcome to anyone well-versed in the lore or Fresh off the presses (as in we hope it’ll actually be released by Kon time!), it’s the newest fresh blood to the series. edition of the long-running AMV Hell series. * Charity Auction with Richard Townsend * Anime Truth or Dare Help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters as we auction off all kinds The most extreme Truth or Dare you have ever seen at a convention. of goodies, including rare autographed items you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else! * Avoiding Con Drama the Vash Way When lots of people get together for a weekend in one place, drama sometimes ensues. * Choose Your Own Adventure But it doesn’t have to be that way; Rob “Vash” Lewis will tell you the secrets of a drama- Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” books? Have you ever wondered what free convention experience. they would be like in live-action? Come find out!

Programmi ng * Claymore B Do you love this series as much as we do? Awesome! Come have a blast with us as we talk * Bagels & Beagles all things Claymore with the voice of Claire, Stephanie Young, and director David Brehm! Do you enjoy beagles in the morning? Or was that “bagels”? Come eat bagels with staff and guests! We don’t even need to tell you it’s worth getting up early for. * Closing Ceremonies Sadly, like all good things, NebrasKon must come to an end. Come bid farewell to Nebras- * Ball Jointed Dolls Kon 2012 with us and start looking ahead to NebrasKon 2013. Come learn about ball-jointed dolls, ask some questions, and check out the local group! * Conventions 101 *Batman vs. The World So it’s your first con? Learn what to attend, what to avoid, and other helpful tips. Can your favorite character take on the Dark Knight? Find out in this interactive game all about Batman versus a character of your choice! All the cool kids are doing it! All of * Convention Tales from the Guests (18+) them. The NebrasKon tradition is back again. Our guests of honor share some of their experi- ences from conventions across the country and around the world. Their stories may be * Beginning Lolita funny, inspiration, horrifying, or downright bizarre, but one thing’s for sure: once you’ve Learn the basics of the Gothic Lolita style and fandom. heard them, you can’t unhear them. (No video or audio recording of this panel is allowed.)

* Bento Meal in a Box * Cosplay Chess Learn to make cute box lunches like in anime. Cosplayers take the role of chess pieces for a truly ludicrous sized chess game. Expect some strange matchups. * Blasters, Sabers, and Metal Bikinis: the Life Lessons of Star Wars (18+) TheStar Wars universe is vast and varied, with countless characters, worlds to explore, * Cosplay Combat and plenty of valuable lessons to be learned. Those valuable lessons may or may not be in Dice Rolling meets LARP. People in cosplay compete against each other to see who is best this panel, but prepare to be entertained all the same. in “combat.”. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 24 25 * Cosplay Contest * Dating Auction After Hours The highlight of most conventions, and ours is no exception. Come see all of the wonder- Got bought? Did the buying? Have fun hanging out with your new date. Play some fun ful costumes and skits you all have worked so hard on! games and eat some good grub. ng Programmi

* Cosplay Life Drawing * David in 3D Come along and bring your sketchbooks! Practice drawing from a live model with some David Brehm discusses tips, tricks and ideas for creating 3D masterpieces. great cosplayers who will be doing a number of quick poses to spark your imagination! * DBZ Panel with Kyle Hebert * Cosplay Green Room Orientation Ask all those DBZ questions that you always wanted to but never got the chance to do so Come hear the rules of the NebrasKon Cosplay Contest and what to expect in the Green with the man, the myth, the legend: Kyle Hebert. Room. Especially useful to new cosplayers. * Dead Lantern Filmmaking Panel * Cosplay Wigs 101 The Dead Lantern guys, hosts of the Dead Lantern podcast and involved heavily in Out- A beginners guide to cosplay wigs. post Doom, The Grand Horror, Shivers Down Your Spine, and the upcoming slasher film Isabelle take some time to discuss filmmaking. If you have any interest in horror flicks or * Coyote Ragtime Show with Mister filmmaking, this is a great panel to attend! Meet one of the greatest space pirates of all time. John Swasey tells about what it takes to be one of the most daring and cunning characters created. * Demotivate Me! We show a collection of Demotivational Posters, demonstrated in a Powerpoint-like style * Crochet Crazy with a brief history of the birth and evolution of the demotivational poster. Posters are at Did you see someone running around in a crocheted kimono at NebrasKon last year? most PG-13 in nature. Well, if you enjoyed that, come see what I have done this year. Learn a bit about crochet- ing, learn basic stitches, and see some amazing things, all made from yarn! * Derpy Does Dallas (18+) This can’t go anywhere good... Programmi* ngCrossplay 101 Go over tips and tricks to enhance your crossplay from doing a male, female or anything * Director VA in between! Directing voice actors or any actors can be challenging enough, but what’s it like to be alone in a booth, directing yourself? Richard Epcar shares his take on the issue. * CSI Panel with the UNL Forensic Science Club At NebKon we’re all about very kind of fandom, and we’re also very much into learning * Doctor Who Fan Panel experiences. The UNL Forensic Science Club would like to show us how mainstream Moose Mendolia takes time from his brilliant TARDIS exhibit to discuss his love of all shows like CSI get it right, and how they get it so very wrong. things Doctor Who, and the project they’re doing this weekend!

* * Does This Virus Give Me An Accent? This long-running franchise is well-loved in Japan for its antiwar themes and unwavering A satirical analysis of the Resident Evil games and movies, perfect for all fans of the sacrifices, but it could use a little more attention on this side of the Pacific. Richard Epcar zombie franchise! is here to tell you why. * Don’t Be That Guy D We all know “that” guy (or possibly girl, no misandry here) -- part creepy, part annoy- * D20 Adventures ing, part walking health hazard. It doesn’t take too much exposure to “that guy” to ruin a A panel for those who still remember the hilarity and sorrow that went with playing weekend, and if you value your peers and your reputation, you don’t want to be him. Find tabletop games. From instantly-killed bosses, to the mishaps in spell failure, to what hap- out what not to do. pens when the DM is incredibly sleepy and stopped caring about what happened to the village, this panel is all about the stories our host and our audience have to offer. So roll * Do’s and Don’ts of Cosplay for initiative and make your move actions to this panel. We have all see that amazing Cosplay that makes your jaw drop and the ones not so amazing that make you gag. We are here to show, tell, and explain the differences, and * Dating Auction how just because you can do a Cosplay, doesn’t mean you should. Come meet a new friend...and help make next year’s convention even better! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 26 27 * Dragonball Evolution Roast (18+) * Formal Ball Dancing Instructional Voice actor Kyle Hebert leads a cadre of commentators from our staff and other sources Do you want to attend the Formal Ball, but feel insecure about your dancing skills? Come in a rollicking riffing of the 2009 Dragonball Evolution live-action movie. You’ll laugh, to the Dance Instructional to learn such dances as the Waltz, Rumba, and Mamba. ng Programmi you’ll cry, you’ll kiss 85 minutes goodbye. (No video or audio recording allowed.) * Friday Night * Duelist Academy Real live ninjas! Don’t blink, or you’ll miss them! If you have questions about the realm of Duel Monsters, then this panel is for you. The * Furry Fandom 101 Duelist Professor Andrew Montz will be there to share his insight into Yu-Gi-Oh! in all its The basics of the Furry Fandom and important things to consider when meeting one. possible areas of the anime, game, manga and even parody show. How rich is ? Why is there a school for card games? Why are there card games on motorcycles? What in Ra’s name happened to even begin ZEXAL? All these questions and more can (and probably) G be discussed. * Game On: Intro to Making Your Own Games So you like games you say? You want to go into the game industry you say? Well we’re here to help. We’ll go over where to start, making modifications, play testing and even * Dylan and Noah Eat Something in Front of Attendees make a modification of our own live!! Turnabout is fair play, and this year the stakes are raised. The heads of our Activities and Guests Committees take advantage of a lull to sit down for some dinner, but at what cost? * Gamera Screening with John Swasey John Swasey takes us back to a simpler time when the only monsters threatening to de- E stroy the country were giant mutated radioactive beasts from the depths of the sea. * Anime Worth Watching (Parental Advisory) A racy and raucous discussion of ecchi anime to watch, and what you may or may not * Game Development and Design with RHO Industries need to know about it. And then all-around talk of the ecchi anime we enjoy watching. [RHO] Industries hosts Game Development panel at this year’s Anime NebrasKon! We’ll chat about how the game development process has worked for us as well as offering advice to those who wish to jump into the independent game industry. * Edhellen ‘Waur J.R.R. Tolkien spent a large part of his life creating and refining the Elvish languages for Programmi ng * Gamer RAGE! his novels. I’m pretty sure he never intended for them to be used like this! Some things irritate us to the core. Long lines, otaku funk, and the Water Temple to name a few... Most people think the healing process includes forgiveness, but it’s much easier * Enter the Shadow Realm (18+) to be mad forever. This panel is a discussion of everything which made a wonderful Discussion of the more mature aspects of the beginning of the manga and relationships hobby sometimes as painful as a Mortal Kombat fatality. From bosses that refuse to die to in Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a more serious look into the realms of games and magic, it’ll become cutscenes without a skip button... nothing will be spared in this panel. clear that this franchise goes deeper and darker than it looks. * Gangnam Style Power Dance Revolution Boi and the AX Convention Tour with DJ PreyX and DJ Jinrei host a dance F party of epic proportions on Friday night. * Fandom and Faith Religion in Nerd Culture A discussion of spiritual diversity in the fandom community, the history behind it, cul- * Gender Roles In SciFi and Anime (18+) tural influences, and why nerds believe what they do. A frank discussion of gender politics and conflicts in the strange and bizarre worlds of science fiction and anime. Is there change and progress in fictional media, or is it the * Feedback Session same old stereotypes in a fancier wrapper? Did you enjoy your weekend at NebrasKon? Was there anything that needed to be improved? Don’t feel like going home just yet? Want to get more involved? Visit with the * Ghost in the Shell staff and share your personal opinions with us to make next year even bigger and better. Just in time for its 10th anniversary, Richard Epcar is here to tell stories and take ques- tions on the anime movie and TV series based on the classic manga. * Formal Ball * Guest Send-off Assembly Come dance the night (or 2 hours) away with fellow otaku! Business casual attire or Didn’t get a chance to see your favorite guest or just want to chill and hear how their tasteful cosplay requested. Keep it respectable, dignified, subtle, and/or classy. Dress code weekend went? Well, come and check out the guest send off celebration and show all of is highly encouraged, but we do not plan on throwing anyone out. Just please make an our guests how much we appreciate them coming to have a blast with us! effort! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 28 29 *Gurren Lagann *How to Create Podcasts Does having lots of faces make you great? Join Steve Blum (Leeron) and Kyle Hebert Ever wonder what it takes to create all those podcasts that you love to listen to? Learn (Kamina) for discussions and stories about the English dub of ’s 2007 what equipment it takes, how people create podcasts and come up with the ideas needed ng Programmi masterpiece. for them. H * How to Deko Den for Beginners * Happy Fun Time With Duct Tape Deko Den (meaning decorative phone) is where you take average, dull item (such as a Did you see the duct tape amoeba at last year’s con (and the year before that, and the year phone case) and turn it into a crazy cute, blinged out, or cake-like creation worthy of the before that...)? Do you want to be a part of it? Come join us and learn other great uses for Harajuku GODS!! Although Deko den can be costly and provide many sleepless nights of duct tape. trial and error, I can teach you the ways to spend less and have more cute things!

* Hetalia 401 : Three and a Half Germans I A continuation of previous years’ Hetalia Panels, this time run by Germany, Prussia, Aus- * Infectious Disease tria, and Italy. Come play games like pose-offs, participate in in-character question and Sometimes, you don’t know you’re diseased until it’s already hit you. Some panels are the answer sessions, and learn the dance from the movie. same way. This event may or may not be a game simulating the spread of an infectious disease, but you might want to bring your breathing masks and hand sanitizer just in case. * Hetalia Dance Party Sometimes, countries just wanna dance. * Intro to the NebrasKon Minecraft A discussion of Minecraft, its history, fun, culture, and most importantly, why we like * Hetalia Derp Minecraft. Then a class on red stone, the basics and, some of the advanced Redstone Just a fun, laid back panel for Hetalia: Axis Powers/World Series lovers that can double as concepts. The first half of the panel will be discussion and lessons. After that, for those a relaxation room. We’ll have funny discussions, watch Hetalia-related videos, and hold who bring their own laptops, there will be a Minecraft scavenger hunt. hosted on a local mini-contests (for prizes!), etc. Everyone’s welcome! server. The scavenger hunt will be a race against the clock and other players to find as many items as possible in a new survival multiplayer map. Information on a convention- Programmi ng * Heroic Nebraska wide Minecraft server will also be available. The start of the panel will be an audience interactive live action roleplay module that would demonstrate the type of LARP we currently run, followed by a Q&A session. The K roleplay module is a -based combat system that uses PVC wrapped in foam to * emulate actual weapons. If you thought Power Rangers had a ridiculously high number of series and casts, prepare to be heavily whelmed by the massive output of the Kamen Rider masked superhero fran- * History of Umbrella chise over the last 40 years. You might not plumb the depths, but this panel will at least Resident Evil fans will be delighted to finally learn the lengthy history and deepest secrets help take a good scratch out of the surface. of the Umbrella Corporation at long last. Share in the origins of the disastrous T-Virus, including its predecessors and successors. Learn the dark history of Umbrella’s employees * Kyle Hebert Opinion’s On Life including Albert Wesker, James Marcus, William Burkin, and Ozwell E. Spencer. Join Step away from the world of lip flaps, foley, retakes, and auditions for an hour, and listen Tony or be left in the dark. to Kyle Hebert shoot the breeze and talk about anything and everything. Perhaps a Hebert Report of sorts? *History of Zombies What are zombies? Where did they come from? Explore the origin of everyone’s favorite undead, from mythology to films. L * Late-Night Improvaganza (18+) * How to be an Evil Even more dramatic and comedic improvisation games, only this time it’s too hot for TV Discuss the ins and outs of founding your own evil empire. Learn practical tips for and too cool for daylight hours. becoming a top-rate super villain, design your own evil lair, and strike terror in a mock attack of an infamous superstore. * Legend of Korra It may not be anime, but in the eyes of many, it’s close enough. Hear from Steve Blum about this sequel to the much-lauded Nickelodeon cartoon. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 30 31 * Let Me Tell You About Homestuck (Parental Advisory) * My Wally and Me A panel centered around Homestuck, Andrew Hussie’s popular webcomic. We’ll discuss Come meet NebrasKon’s beloved Head of Tech, Wally. “Some people think Wally is funny. plot and characters within the webcomic, the fan community, cosplay, and more! If you His sudden quirks and deadpan delivery make his jokes simultaneously hilarious and ng Programmi are a current fan of Homestuck, or if you are unfamiliar with it but are curious about what insulting. It’s a well known fact that many don’t even know who he is. But he has a panel it has to offer, come join us! on puns. We’re not sure why he’s Head of Tech, but whatever.”

* Let’s Play Live! Amnesia Come watch Jeff Applebee squeal, squirm, and scream his way through his first ever N * Name That Tune (For Fun!) playthrough of Amnesia. Enjoy anime music? Think you know it pretty well? Come have fun testing your knowl- edge in a no-pressure, no-competition environment. Anyone can play, and everyone’s a * Life is Better After High School winner! Being a teenager can suck for many reasons. Come discuss your questions or share your answers on how to deal with the present and look forward to the future. * Name That Tune NebrasKon’s most popular musical guessing game show is back for its sixth year. While * LOL Cats Ver 4.0 Friday’s session was just for fun, this is serious business. Pit your knowledge of anime Cats are adorably hilarious and hilariously adorable, but they still can’t seem to spell, even openings and endings against fellow con-goers for bragging rights and fabulous prizes. after all these years... (Please do not shout out guesses unless the host requests answers from the audience. To be eligible to compete, you must attend and excel at the qualifying preliminaries on Friday at 7 pm.) * Lolita Tea Party Need an excuse to show off your Lolita outfit and drink tea? Of course you don’t, but * Name That Tune Qualifying come to this tea party anyway, and meet other Lolitas at the same time! If you wish to compete in the Name That Tune contest on Saturday, you must be present for this event. Top scorers will compete at 2:00 PM Saturday. M

Programmi* ngMagical Mornings with Gavin * NebrasKon Orientation My own heart, UNLOCK! It’s 10 am; what better time to explore the world of Magical New to NebrasKon? Hear people yelling about beagles and ‘one of us’ and want feel less Girl anime? Whether they’re singing in concerts, fighting evil, or trying to become Queen out-of-the-loop? Don’t know where the Game Room is? Then this panel is for you. of their magical realms, find out what makes these girls so compelling. * Nerd Dating 101/102 * Master of Games Want to find an eligible nerd bachelor or bachelorette? Don’t know how to win them So you want to be the Game Master of your group? Or maybe you already are, but just over? Come get some friendly advice from the head of Nerdtron. want to learn more. Either way, you have come to the right place. Come listen to Game Master Michael as he dispenses wisdom gleaned from years of running role playing ses- * NerdTron Dance! sions. There are only 10 things better than dancing: winning the lottery, and more dancing.

* Midnight Tarot * Nerds Vs. Geeks It’s late and you were looking for something to do. Perhaps you were fated to come to this What is the difference between these two groups? Or is there even a difference? Where panel? Kat will be providing readings and other insights into the motifs, rich history, and did they come from, and where are they going? Will it be a civil discussion, or a debate to fascinating world of Tarot. the death? You make the call!

* My Dirty Little Secret * Nice Capital Leave your shame at the door. This panel is about the anime we feel bad about watching, Similar to the “Nice Florida” panel in 2010, we will be looking at the more adult side of whether it be out of your age group, not targeted at your gender, or you’re just afraid to Hetalia. bring it up because it’s embarrassing. Fear not, you’re not the only one. Come learn about mine, yours, and everybody else’s. And maybe find out something new to add to your list. * Nostalgia Time with Tony and Lathan (Parental Advisory) Come reminisce with Tony and Lathan about ages past in anime and local otaku history * My Little Pony : Fandom is Magic past 1 AM. Come hang out with an exhausted staff after day one of operations and tell us Are you a Brony? Do you want to know what a Brony is? Want to know why Friendship is how things went. We’ll end the night on a relaxed note. Magic? This panel is here to help! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 32 33 * Ranting Time with Dylan

O ng Programmi * Occult and Mysticism in Anime Dylan Nigh, Vice Con-Chair and Activities Director might be a little burned out at this A long-time favorite, Dani and Kat talk about where some of the fascinating imagery and point. It’ll be Friday night, after all, and the first night of the convention might have blown interesting ideas in your favorite anime come from. Enlightening and entertaining! up. Come hang out and tell him how your day went. He’ll tell you how his went. ;)

* Opening Ceremonies * Redstone and You The official start to Anime NebrasKon. Meet the staff and guests, learn the do’s and don’ts Not quite all of us have the time, money, and skills to get an Electrical Engineering degree. of the Kon, and watch the hilarity that ensues from the skits and videos. But thanks to Redstone ore in the world of Minecraft, you too can build circuits, trans- formers, and many other fantastic devices. * Outtakes Believe it or not, voice actors don’t always get the lines right on the first try. Richard Epcar * Robotech with Larry digs into the vaults to share some of the lesser-known results. As a major “gateway series” back in the 1980s, the Robotech franchise has enjoyed much adoration and success in the U.S., as well as some scorn. Hear some of the highlights (and P possibly lowlights) of Robotech’s past 25 years. * Ponies Vs Pokemon *Rooster Teeth Ever wonder which of these fandoms is better? Come defend your fandom and prove its Rooster Teeth is a studio that makes Red vs Blue, in addition to running Achievement superiority. Hunter. Be prepared for some special features from the DVDs, a quiz show, a battle of Reds vs Blues, and plenty of discussion and questions on all things Rooster Teeth. * Premier Combatives - Stage Combat Professional wrestling isn’t the only venue that makes fighting look real. Learn how to make pretend fighting truly entertaining, not to mention safe. S * Sankaku Complex (18+) Its title referring to the triad of anime, comics, and games, Sankaku Complex is a rela- Programmi* ng Preparing For Your Skit Ever wanted to perform a skit on stage but don’t know where to begin? This panel is an tively new player in the online anime news scene. The site has garnered attention for its awesome place to start! We’ll present a simple guide on how to prepare for your skit, radical stances, striking imagery, and unusual subject matter. In this hour, we’ll explore including planning and script-writing. We’ll also dive into the world of audio recording a small fraction of Sankaku’s content, worldview, unique internal language, and other and editing and finish off with performing and stage presence! resources it has available. Contains material not suitable for minors.

* Putting Character Into Your Character * Science Fiction From Across the Pond Come join Game Master Michael as he discusses how to create and develop a character Lathan and Patrick talk about British science fiction shows and television. with personality and depth. Discuss everything from avoiding cliche backgrounds to choosing that memorable quirk that really makes the character stand out. * Stage Acting vs. Voice Acting Ever wonder what the differences are between Stage Acting and Voice Acting? Stephanie Q Young explains the differences and the similarities. * Q&A With Steve Blum * Story Time with Lathan Drop by to ask profoundly prolific actor Steve Blum about anything and everything. Well, Lathan sits and blabbers about partially awkward things for an hour. Anything goes, any- anything and everything within the bounds of decency-use some common sense here. thing may come up. You’ll have to hear it to believe it, but you won’t be able to unhear it.

R * Speed Dating Panel * Raccoon City Survival Guide Traditional speed dating where of all walks of life can come in and attempt to Learn your enemy! Join Tony and Brian on a crash course tutorial through the bestiary find a wonderful Prince like Tamaki or a beautiful Princess like Princess Mononoke and of Resident Evil! Study each and every unique enemy by learning its history, discover- perhaps turn a speed date into something more... =D ing all weak spots, brushing up on your arsenal, and knowing when it’s best to turn and run. Each strategy will keep you alive both in-game and out in the real world! Come and * Soul Eater Panel share your first encounter stories with the residents of evil, all the way from the common See what the world of Soul Eater is like from Lord Death’s point of view or at least the household zombie to the malicious Tyrant! point of view of his voice actor John Swasey. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 34 35 * Super Flaws * The End of the World Awards

Ever notice that some of our favorite super heroes/villains have some fatal flaws in their If some random guys from an ancient civilization were right, and the world is in fact end- ng Programmi costume designs? No? Then come join Super Flaws as we point them out! ing this year, it would be a travesty not to recognize certain individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in the field of excellence. * Sunday Mass Father Vasquez will lead a Catholic Mass. All are welcome, as long as they are serious and * The Great Homestuck Art Gathering respectful. Trade art, see tips and tricks on how to create props and sculpt horns, and much more. Even if you don’t have artistic talent, all Homestucks are welcome. A raffle for Homestuck * Surviving Arkham Horror freebies will occur at the end of the panel. Come get a brief walk through to the game, tips and tricks on surviving the city of Arkham and its expansions, and suggestions for best experience against the ancient ones. * The Pokéballs are Inert An in-depth look into the vast world of Pokémon. From Pokémon science to Pokémon T legends, Tony reveals all secrets... * Tales of Fanfic Horror Sometimes good fan fiction goes terribly wrong; when it does it gets talked about here. * The President’s Logic David L. Brehm, president and creative director for Blue Logic Entertainment will offer an exciting presentation on developing creative properties online. He’ll discuss free pub- * “Tales of” Game Series Panel licity and also offer an eight-step solution for protecting your intellectual property online. An introduction and discussion panel on the “Tales of” video game franchise (Tales of Symphonia, Vesperia, Graces, etc.). Newcomers will learn about mothership titles, game- * The Seiyuu Hour play, and features. There will be trivia for existing fans. We may not be able to bring Japanese voice actors to our Kon (yet!), but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn about and celebrate them. We’ll discuss roles, reveal connections, and play * Tekkit - When Minecraft Isn’t Hard Enough clips of key performances. Ever felt like Minecraft just doesn’t let you do enough? Want to see more automation to

Programmiyour ng Minecraft? Come see what Tekkit has to offer. * Through the STARGATE Just a little look at the Stargate series. We’ll take you through all three series to whet your * The Balls Are Inert appetite for the best Sci-Fi show in history. During the Panel, there will be trivia questions Tony and Lathan talk about the mysteries of Dragonball and other anime and games. about the show. Answer correctly and you could win cool prizes!

* The Brehm Lounge * Tokusatsu One of the most-loved panels from last year -so much so that we gave the Brehms another Talk about Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Super Sentai, Godzilla, Gamera, and many others. hour and our main stage. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the cool, mellow sounds of one of the best retro jazz bands around. * Toonamism A discussion of the creators, shows, music, and special events featured on the 90s and 00s * The Business of Art action cartoon block. Artistic pursuits such as painting, music, or acting may seem like fun on the surface. But if you want to make a living with them, you’ll also have to learn the more boring aspects. * Toonami with Tom Hear some tales of Cartoon Network’s beloved “Toonami” block straight from the voice of * The Hands of Fate its robotic host, T.O.M. A screening and discussion of the infamous cult film, Manos: The Hands of Fate. * Traditional Art Techniques * The End of Fansubbing as We Know It Learn tips and tricks for working with traditional art mediums when creating anime-style “For fans, by fans.” Throughout the last 12 years, digital have played an undeni- art. ably controversial, yet significant role in our anime viewing experience. But not even fansubbing is immune from the ever-changing times, and its days may be numbered. * Travel Guide This Panel will not only arm you with the tools and information you need to know in Come hear from Nebraskon’s resident fansubbing expert about the state of fansubbing terms of what to see in Tokyo, but also will include proper information that you need to and what may replace it. know if you are going over to Japan as a tourist or if you are attempting to go there as a student! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 36 37 * Triwizard Tournament * Who Needs Sleep? Harry Potter panel PART 2 REDUX SUPREME! An intense hour of wizardly competi- A latenight panel for those who can’t sleep on the first night of the convention. There will tion for points, prizes, and particularly awesome party snacks! be games and whatnot, so bring what you want. ng Programmi * Whose Line Is It Anime? V The tradition of not knowing what the heck is going on continues with NebrasKon’s * Vampires Don’t Sparkle: Revisiting Eclipse Improv Team. If Whose Line Is It Anyway? had anime jokes, then you’d know exactly what Hear some choice words and opinions regarding the Twilight franchise and its place in this panel would be like. Audience participation will happen at times like the show. the pantheon of vampire lore. * Whose Huge Tracts of Land are These? (18+) * Veterans of the Digimon Ship Wars (18+) Sometimes, the question just has to be asked. And it’s up to your eagle eyes and sharp Having flashbacks of the Tai/Matt/Sora love triangle? Which is more exploited by furries: memory to answer it. Renamon or Flamedramon? Come explore the more lurid side of Digimon. * Women in Anime * Visual Kei Tony Esquivel and Jenni “Jenstar” Johnson discuss the characterization and roles of Curious about Visual Kei and other J-rock bands? Come by and see for yourself while women in anime over the past forty years. From Maetel to A-Ko Megami, Serena “Usagi” getting to watch awesome Visual Kei music videos! Tsukino to Lina Inverse, Naru Narusegawa to the women of today! Learn what it takes to be a real woman in the world of anime! * Vocaloid w/ DJ Preyx and Rev Boi Learn all there is to know about Vocaloid from two of its greatest fans. * Word to Your Mother: An Earthbound Panel You may know Ness and Lucas, but are you familiar with the charming series they come from? Come and discuss the quirky trio of RPGs known as Mother (also known as Earth- W bound here in the US.) Warning: you cannot grasp the true form of this panel! * Welcome to This panel will discuss the Fairy Tail manga and anime. * World of Warcraft Interested in how WoW has changed with the latest expansion? What to learn how pet * Welcome to the New World battles, and the tillers have affected the game? Still curious on just how much better the One Piece is an anime based around Monkey D. Luffy, who wants to be King of the Alliance is than the Horde? Then this is the panel for you.

ProgrammiPirates. ng This panel will introduce those new to the series and recap all that ‘s happened so far. (May contain spoilers) * WTF YouTube Season 4 There are some things on YouTube that make you question the fate of the human race. *Welcome to “The World” Come watch them. 4th edition. This panel is all about being a part of the latest MMORPG “The World”. Everything from AIDA to the Zeta Dual Gun . Stock up on sprite drops and equip your best skills and head to the Keywords you got in your email. Whatever you do, don’t head to the Lost Grounds. Y * Your Anime Sucks and this is Why * Witches, Wise Women, Tramps and Queens The UNOtaku guys want you to know that your favorite anime sucks. And they will be Have a lower voice and want to learn how it to use it in the world of anime? Get your MORE than happy to tell you why it does. Even if it doesn’t. questions answered with voice actress Stephanie Young as she shares voice acting tech- niques and stories from her career as an anime vixen. * Your Kung Fu is No Match for Mine A demonstration of Chinese martial arts, by Dragon Arts Martial Arts. * What the Heck is Touhou? A phenomenon that started from a vertical shooter video game, Tohou exploded into * Yu Yu Hakusho (The Spirit is Inert) a fan obsession with fan art, remixed music, fan-made anime, and even entire conven- Just in time for its 20th birthday, it’s back... in Blu-Ray form. Tony E. takes a look back at tions. Chances are, if you’ve spent any time in the anime fandom, you’ve been exposed to this 112-episode classic series that not only reached the eyes and hearts of many Toonami Touhou in some form. Come learn what it’s all about. viewers, but also helped build fledgling distributor FUNimation Entertainment into the company we know today. * Who’s That Character? Remember the old days of Pokemon where before commercials, you’d see that “Who’s * Yuusha Through the Ages That Pokemon?!” screen with the blacked out image of the “mystery Pokemon”? Well A brief history of the Yuusha Saga, starting with the very first giant transforming robot, think of this panel as something like that, but we’re going to asking about several charac- Yuusha Raideen, and progressing through the saga to the very last Yuusha series, The ters from other anime series and video-games! King of Braves Gao Gai Gar. * Where in NebrasKon is Carmen Sandiego? Z We’ve dodged dysentery on the Oregon Trail, we’ve fallen prey to zombies in the Organ * Zelda 26 Years and More Trail, now we’re taking a much different adventure, in the same format. Does anyone “It is written: only Link can defeat Ganon.” Zelda has been around for 26 years and is still remember Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Because we’re totally playing it. running strong. Let’s explore the history of Zelda together, and try to forget about all the DON’T BRING YOUR SMARTPHONES. We’re relying on the honor system here! timeline debates! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 38 39 Our Formal Ball is on the Friday of the convention, at 8 PM If you are participating in the Cosplay Contest, you must report to the in Palace F. There will also be a Dance Instructional the hour prior to Cosplay Green Room at 5 PM on Saturday in Palace F. Contest Cosplay the Formal Ball at 7 PM in Palace F. While we have no intention of turning anyone away for the Formal Ball, we do ask all participants to Orientation Session step it up a notch and dress up for the occasion. New to a Cosplay Contest? We host an Cosplay Greenroom Orientation session at 10 AM on Saturday in Palace F. This is a great way to The dress code guideline is the ever-so-vague business casual. We stole become familiar with how we run our Cosplay Contest and to help you this definition from www.wikihow.com. You are also welcome to dress participate. in Cosplay, but maybe give it a more formal spin if you are able. Cosplay Walk-on Rules For Men Street clothes will not be allowed. If street clothes are used as the basis of your costume there must be a significant alteration made to Wear pants styles such as khakis, dress pants, trousers and corduroy the* clothing in question. (Example: an “L” from most pants. Jeans are a no-no. likely will not be allowed in the walk-on) Costumes must be made by the person presenting them. If not, Choose shirts that have collars, such as polo shirts or cotton button ONLY the person who made them may receive any award presented. down shirts. Consider pairing your shirt with a sweater or sweater * vest. Turtlenecks and heavyweight, pressed t-shirts are also reasonable All costumes must adhere to common decency laws. : choices. Cover* your private parts (a bikini is bare minimum)! Cosplay groups for walk-ons are limited to a maximum of six * If you really want to wear a suit coat and still look business (6) people; groups must be willing to split any prize(s) awarded. (A casual, dress it down with khakis instead of suit pants. *

Formal Ball note to large groups : If your group is larger than six and you wish to appear on stage, you MUST be from the same series. (I.e. Kingdom * Always tuck in your shirt to complete the look. Hearts cast, Final Fantasy groups) etc. This rule only applies for groups LARGER than 6.) Select leather shoes and loafers, and don’t forget the dress socks. There will be a time limit of thirty (30) seconds for each entrant to walk, pose, and exit the stage. Larger groups, or individuals Avoid wearing sneakers, sandals, sports shirts, sweatshirts, sport team with* elaborate costumes may be granted more time at the Cosplay jackets, and athletic socks. These items do not fall under business Coordinator’s discretion. You do not need to utilize all 30 seconds. casual. If the contestant is under the age of 12 they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. For Women * What goes on stage with you must come off the stage with you. It is okay to wear skirts and dresses as long as the hem falls past the For example things like confetti, glitter, flash paper, rose petals, water fingertips. and* other messy objects are not allowed, also, no food or animals will be allowed on the stage Decide on pants such as khakis, corduroy pants, linen pants or dress Peace bound weapons can have the peace binding taken off for pants. use on stage, but must be re-bound as soon as possible. Any ‘live’ weapons* are strictly forbidden and will not only have you removed You can choose from blouses, plain shirts, cotton shirts, sweaters, from the costume competition but the convention as well. turtlenecks, vests, and sleeveless shirts. Make sure your shirts are not too low cut or revealing. No throwing items into the crowd. Our med staff will cry. Try footwear such as leather shoes, flat trouser shoes, high heels and *Climbing onto the stage or leaping off the edge of the stage are open toed shoes. Avoid flip flop sandals and sneakers. both* not allowed and extremely dangerous. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 40 41 1. Skits have a maximum time of four (4) minutes. (This will be enforced; individual exceptions can be made at the Cosplay Coordinator’s discretion). So you want to participate in Anime Idol at NebrasKon? Great! Anime Idol 2. Skits *just* involving singing/dancing are discouraged. However if you feel your singing/ dancing skit deserves exception please contact the Cosplay Coordinator via this form or private Anime Idol Sign-Up is at the convention itself, at an audition email. If you do decide to do a singing skit and it is approved by the Cosplay Coordinator, please session on Saturday at 4 PM. Check the schedule on the day of record your song (to avoid the audience not being able to hear you clearly) and keep it under the time limit. the convention for the location of the room.

3. All skits must be PG-13. No vulgar language! If in doubt, don’t do it. You will need to have a total of three songs prepared for Anime Idol, and you need to be sure to have Sunday morning and 4. Groups will be of no more than six (6) people; groups must be willing to split any prize(s) afternoon free. We will select three to five participants for Anime awarded. Idol at the end of the audition session, depending on time Audio for Skits: availability and other factors. The final decision will be made by a series of judges that have been selected for their ability to make 1. Please have all recordings on a CD or thumbdrive. CDs will not be returned unless requested. as unbiased a judgment as humanly possible. 2. You MUST pre-record any dialogue for your skit, along with any musical track. This will avoid technical complications on stage with microphones, messing up lines, etc. This will be strongly We ask that you have a song prepared to perform for the audition enforced this year, no pre-recorded audio, no skit. session. The song you select for the audition CAN BE USED for the main event. 3. Please edit all cosplay audio tracks with the appropriate waiting cues, inserting enough blank time at the beginning of the track to give you and your group time to approach the stage. We don’t want anyone to rush on stage and accidentally injure themselves! Guidelines for the songs selected are…. 4. If you have any special requests, please speak with the Cosplay Coordinator via email or find Must be age-appropriate. asap at con. The sooner you can do so the better. On a side note for audio, more then one ‘type’ of audio is suggested. CDs get scratched, sometimes transfers on thumbdrives do not work. Better to * be safe then sorry. We prefer Anime or Japanese style songs, but as long as it is relevant to the convention’s interests (aka, video games, Craftsmanship : If you wish to have your costumes judged for craftsmanship the rules are the same animation,* etc.) we won’t be too fussy. The primary goal is as for walk ons. for this to be fun. 1. Street clothes will not be allowed. If street clothes are used as the basis of your costume there must be a significant alteration made to the clothing in question. (Example: an “L” from Death You must be able to sing the songs. Hence why we’re not Note most likely will not be allowed in the walk-on) being* TOO fussy for the song requirements. 2. Costumes must be made by the person presenting them. If not, ONLY the person who made them may receive any award presented. The main event will be on Sunday at 2 PM. We will need an mp3 (or equivalent file type, we prefer simple, common formats) of 3. All costumes must adhere to common decency laws. Translation: Cover your private parts (a the songs you intend to perform. We will have the ability to ‘strip’ bikini is bare minimum)!

Cosplay Rules Skit the vocals of any songs, so they will not necessarily need to be a 4. If the contestant is under the age of 12 they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all karaoke version. (But a karaoke version WOULD be optimal) times. If you are selected for the main event on Sunday, you will be 5. What goes on stage with you must come off the stage with you. For example things like confetti, glitter, flash paper, rose petals, water and other messy objects are not allowed, also, no food or given instructions at the end of the audition session for when to animals will be allowed on the stage meet. It is typically Sunday morning, but times may vary. 6. Peace bound weapons can have the peace binding taken off for use on stage, but must be re- To summarize, if you want to participate in Anime Idol, have bound as soon as possible. Any ‘live’ weapons are strictly forbidden and will not only have you removed from the costume competition but the convention as well. three songs prepared (two if you want to tempt fate) for the Audition session on Saturday afternoon at 2 PM, and if you’re 7. No throwing items into the crowd. Our med staff will cry. selected, listen to the judges’ instructions, and have fun! 8. Climbing onto the stage or leaping off the edge of the stage are both not allowed and extremely dangerous. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 42 43 1 - SUBMISSION LIMITS Up to three entries per studio or 8 - OWNERSHIP The videos you submit must be entirely individual are allowed. your own creations. Videos using footage from other AMVs are Contest AMV also not allowed. 2 - SOURCE GUIDELINES The majority of footage in the videos must be from anime sources. Live action and/or American 9 - REPEATS Winning entries from any previous Anime animation scenes must make up less than half of the total NebrasKon will be disqualified. Losing entries from past years runtime. are permitted, but keep in mind that some lost for one or more reasons. 3 - VIDEO FORMAT Most formats are acceptable, though .mpeg and .avi are preferred. Other formats may be used, but it is 10 - ELIGIBILITY In order to compete, you MUST have an recommended to include the necessary codec(s) if you are using a official Nebraskon badge for our 2011 convention. Entries from different or obscure format. NebrasKon staff, if submitted, are not eligible for awards. 4 - CATEGORIES 11 - ENTRANT LOCATION Entries MUST be from the Best in Comedy continental USA. Due to exorbitant shipping fees, Nebraskon will * Best in Editing be unable to award prizes to residents of Alaska, Hawaii, or non- * Best in Drama US countries, unless they are present on Sunday after the awards * Best in Action are announced. * Most Visually Appealing * Grave of the Fireflies Award: for the most depressing video. 12 - AMVs with native to the source AMV Contest SUBTITLES * AMV that Doesn’t Completely Suck Award footage will be instantly disqualified. Exceptions may be made for * Best in Show editor-added closed captions or singalong lyrics. * Spirit Award: for the video that comes in last place in all categories * 13 - NOT A RULE Have Fun! Don’t Stress! We’re all here to 5 - CONTENT GUIDELINES Please avoid excessive compete for the thrill! swearing or otherwise foul language in the song/audio clips. No excessively violent/sexual/disturbing/gory imagery. Essentially, 14 - RETENTION All submissions belong to the AMV keep things to a PG-13 rating range. If a word would take things Contest organizers, unless you the artist, come to Tony in person to the “R” range, please edit it out of the audio. and ask for your entries back (after the contest). 6 - ENTRY SUBMISSION METHODS Entries are due by 15 - Flash Drive Disclaimer PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT Saturday, 11/3 at 8:00 PM, in one of two ways: ENTRIES ON FLASHDRIVES! IF YOU DO, YOU MUST CLAIM YOUR FLASHDRIVE DURING/RIGHT AFTER THE A) There will be a drop box by the registration booth. AMV CONTEST. DUE TO HOW LONG THE JUDGING Please deposit your entries carefully. PROCESS IS, WE CANNOT RETURN FLASHDRIVES UNTIL SUNDAY. NEBRASKON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST B) Alternatively, you can deposit your AMVs at the FLASHDRIVES. Convention Operations room, in Salon A. 7 - CREDITING Credit for the source(s) of the video footage and music/audio used must be present in the videos or provided along with the submission. Use “Unknown” if you are unable to identify a source. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 44 45 We’re happy to announce that the Nexus Gaming Alliance Convention Management Ryan McCullough Convention Chair - Becky Potter - - Technology Committee aff St will once again be hosting the video game room for Anime Vice Convention Chair - Dylan Nigh Director - Ross “Wally” Waldron NebrasKon 2012! The NGA will use its experience at a variety Rev. Paul L. Vasquez Assistant Director - Luke Wilson-Stepan of other events, including Gen Con Indy, Magfest, Anime Colonie Wiley Michael Hirschman Budget Department Francesca “Kitten” Cutrera Boston, , Anime USA, Animation & Gaming Ohio Department Director - Keith Jones Dakota Kelsay and many more, to provide the ultimate gaming experience Operations and Personnel Department Chris Kjar for our attendees. In addition to providing both classic and Department Director - Eric Alloway Tania Mihulka - - Personnel Committee Brendon Renshaw next-generation consoles, they will also be running many Assistant Director - Alan Wiggs Jim Stahl tournaments throughout the weekend. Caroline Rafle Chris Stevenson Cody Kaarstad Kayla Swain Charlie Lucas Matthew Wilch Video Game Tournaments - - Logistics Committee Public Relations Department Friday Director - Sean McClenathan Department Director - Ashley Alloway Travis Kellogg - - Friendly Faces “The Beagles” Committee 4pm: Smash Brothers Brawl 2v2 (Wii) Gregory McClenathan Director - Nicholas Schneider 6pm: Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend (PS3) - - Staff Support Committee Assistant Director - Jalyn Rossignol Director - Kelsey Maxfield Rochelle Chiang 8pm: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3- Search & Destroy 4v4 (360) Assistant Director - Lara Creamer Robert Cobb 10pm: Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition (PS3) Jacob Brown Vanessa Languis Julie Casey Laura McGregor 12am: WWE All Stars: King of the Ring Tournament (PS3) Briana Dalen Liz Tellinghuisen Sarah Whitaker Tasha Warford - - Volunteers Committee - - Registration Committee Saturday Director - Matthew “Kelby” Fujan Director - Sara Deines 12pm: Dance Dance Revolution (Arcade) Uel Archuletta Assistant Director - Sara Wilson-Stepan

Gami ng Room Ty Christiansen Hannah Hanson-Davis 2pm: Smash Brothers Melee FFA (WII) Jason Marx Amy Maxfield Erin Olsen Mark Maxfield 4pm Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (PS3) - - Security Committee Shawn Mitten 6pm: Retro Revenge Tournament (PC) Director - Nick Sandahl Mark Rodgers Assistant Director - Molly Kreifels Gill Wright 8pm: Halo 3 FFA (360) *Sorry Halo 4 not released till the week after!* Chris Alloway Industry Relations Department 10pm: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (PS3) Klaus Backlund Department Director - Benjamin Meier Nathaniel D. Butler - - Guest Relations Committee 12am: JuBeat Plus (iPad) Nick “House” Dasovic Director - Noah Chesnut Corbin McMahon Heather Poysa Michael Ochoa Chris Deneen Sunday Ari Schomburg Elaine M. Butler Mitchell Smith Larry “Fuzzy” Furry 12pm: Soul Calibur 5 (PS3) Joslynn Sonnenfield Noah Roth 2pm: Dance Central 2 (360 Kinect) Paul Tripp - - Vendors Committee - - First Responders Committee Director - Dillon “D-Chan” Kaarstad Director - Mark Maiefski Assistant Director - Andy “Hasagawa” Huggins Lia Greenwood Jameson “Jaimos” Liegner The Video Game Room is in the Omaha room on the 3rd floor. Kinz Kroulek General Staff Marlowe Mapes Louis Boiko Video Game Room Hours Sarah McKay Valerie Campion Joshua T Omoto Anthony Chiang FRI: 2PM-2AM Bobby Schafer Vanessa “V-chan” Mcilheran SAT: 10AM-2AM Lauren Watmore Moose Mendolia Activities Department Lathan Murrel SUN: 10AM-4PM - - Programming Committee Inger Myers Assistant Director - Chris Deines Jen Owens Tim Auten Daniel Ramirez Tabletop gaming will also be available in Tower A! Gavin Donaldson Matthew Schaps * * Nick Donaldson Scott Wiley Jaci Kehling Anime NebrasKon 46 Here are some other local conventions you Attention attendees! should definitely consider! Do you have time to kill, prefer the thrill of the chase, or always look for the next challenge? Why not sign up to volunteer? See the convention in a whole new per- ConStellation spective! Nerd-Kon Pon3Con If you work up to 15 hours we will offer full reim- Nuke-Con PretzCon bursement of your badge among other items. Stop by WillyCon the volunteer’s desk during the convention and enroll OSFest as a volunteer. We will need the following information from you so please be ready... Volu nteer! First and Last Name (Real) : Badge Name : Phone Number : * Does your phone have texting? * Does your phone have internet? Address: Email address: Emergency Contact: Emergency Contact Number:

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The NebrasKon Art of shirt and ads art, programs art Jami Mychackavane - Staff and security shirts art Studio TipTop - Programs art **Check out our webcomic at webcomic.animenebraskon.com! Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 50 51 Viewing Room 1 5:30-7:00 AM Memories Off 1-3 (SUB) Tomoya Mikami’s life changed the day his girlfriend Ayaka was hit by a car and killed on Rooms ng Viewi Friday her way to meet him. He blamed himself for her death and was never the same afterwards. He began alienating his friends, and any potential romances were doomed. He decides to 1:00-2:30 PM Denpa Teki na Kanojo 1-2 (SUB) find a way to say goodbye to his lost love once and for all. Juuzawa Juu, a delinquent high schooler who just wants to be left alone, is approached one day by Ochibana Ame. She claims she knew him in a previous life and wants to serve as 7:00-9:00 AM Smile Pretty Cure 1-5 (SUB) his “knight”. At first Juu isn’t interested, but after a classmate is murdered, he accepts her Once upon a time, there was a kingdom of fairy tales called “Märchenland”, where many help as he looks for the killer. Violence, Sexuality fairy tale characters live together in joy. Suddenly, the evil emperor Pierrot made an invasion on Märchenland, sealing its Queen in the process. To revive the Queen, the 2:30-4:15 PM Lovedol ~ Lovely Idol 1-4 (SUB) symbol of happiness called Cure Decor, “the Queen’s scattered power of light of happiness”, Lovedol is a six-girl pop idol group formed by manager Tomohiro Fujisawa. The first two is required. To collect the Cure Decor, a fairy named Candy searches for the Pretty Cures Lovedol groups were so successful that Tomohiro’s boss wants him to make a third. He on Earth. There, Candy meets a girl, who decides to collect the Cure Decor. Now, will the deviates and forms a quartet, but their debut gets postponed by the owner. world earn a “happy ending”? 4:15-6:00 PM Kokoro 1-4 (SUB) 9:00-10:45 AM Beelzebub 1-4 (SUB) Kokoro Connect revolves around the daily, not-so-normal lives of Taichi, Iori, Himeko, Tatsumi Oga is a first year student in Ishiyama High School for delinquents, where he is Yoshifumi and Yui and the happenings of the Cultural Research Club. They thought they called the “strongest juvenile delinquent”. One day while sleeping next to a river, Tatsumi lived a normal existence, but now the Heartseed is pulling their lives apart and exposing sees a man floating down it. Tatsumi pulls him to shore and the man splits in half, inner secrets through body-switching, urges and age-regression. revealing a baby boy. This boy, Beelzebub, is the son of the demon king; Tatsumi, along with Beelzebub’s demon maid Hilda, have been chosen as the ones to raise him. (Available 6:00-7:15 PM Chuu ni Byou demo 1-3 (SUB) streaming at .) Mild Violence High school freshman Yuta Togashi was once a “chunibyo patient” i.e. an overly self- conscious middle schooler. He tries to bury this embarrassing past, by starting a new 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM 1-4 (SUB) life in high school – unsuccessfully. His classmate Rikka Takanashi, a current “chunibyo On her first date with the cutest boy in school, Ichigo is zapped by a mysterious ray that patient”, suspects Togashi and uses the fact to force him into “making a contract” with her. scrambles her DNA with that of the endangered Iriomote wildcat. The next day, Ichigo (Available Streaming at The Anime Network) discovers she has developed attributes of a cat, as well as the power to transform into a pink-haired superheroine, Mew Ichigo. She and four other girls have been selected for the 7:15-9:15 PM K-On! The Movie (SUB) top-secret Mew Project, which aims to protect the Earth from an alien menace known as After passing their university entrance exam, Yui and co. discuss a variety of things they Deep Blue. want to do before they graduate, including something for Azusa. In the process, they manage to visit London as a club for their graduation trip. 12:30-2:30 PM Skip Beat 1-5 (SUB) Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him 9:15-10:30 PM Little Busters! 1-3 (SUB) reach his dream of becoming an idol. But one day she goes unannounced to his agency ViewiLittle ng Rooms Busters is an adaptation of Key’s romance adventure of the same name. and discovers he doesn’t care for her at all. Kyoko decides to begin a journey to showbiz Riki Naoe was orphaned when his parents died, but his depression is slowly lifted when and get her revenge against Sho. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Mild Sexuality he befriends a group of kids calling themselves the Little Busters. 2:30-4:15 PM Hyouka 1-4 (SUB) 10:30 PM -12:00 AM 1-4 (SUB) Houtarou, a reclusive teenager, is ordered by his older sister to join the classic literature In the near future, Earth is at war with aliens called Worms. Its population is left club. In the club, he gets close to the truth about an incident involving a female member’s decimated, young men the main casualties. The Worms were beaten back but their re- uncle, which happened 45 years ago. emergence necessitates the creation of a mecha unit called the Sonic Divers, piloted by 3 young girls. Mild Sexuality 4:15-6:00 PM Tactical Roar 1-4 (SUB) 50 years have passed since a massive standing typhoon known as the Grand Roar Saturday appeared. Shipping and marine navigation again rise to prominence, and the world enters into a second Age of Discovery. However, a dark shadow falls over the development 12:00-1:45 AM to Starry Skies 1-4 (SUB) of these routes -- terrorism, in the form of pirates. To cope with these pirates, private Kazuma’s and his sick brother Ayumu move from the city to a rural mountain village so enterprises organize an armed self-defense organization. Tactical Roar is the story of a girl Ayumu can recuperate. They plan to board at their father’s inn, Yorozuyo, but get lost on who embarks on an escort ship to fight against pirates. their way. 6:00-7:45 PM Dragon Crisis 1-4 (SUB) 1:45-3:45 AM Cyber Coil 1-5 (SUB) Ryuuji Kisaragi is a normal high school boy whose peaceful life is turned into an adventure Eleven years after the introduction of internet-connected, augmented-reality glasses and by the return of his second cousin Eriko Nanao. Ryuuji and Eriko seize a relic box from visors, Yuko Okonogi moves with her family to Daikoku City, the technological center a black broker, and in the box they find Rose, a red dragon girl. In order to protect Rose of the emerging half-virtual world. Yuko joins her grandmother’s “investigation agency” from the black organization, Ryuji decides to fight using his power as a relic handler. composed of children equipped with virtual tools and metatags. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) 3:45-5:30 AM Chocotto Sister 1-4 (SUB) 7:45-9:30 PM [2012] 1-3 (SUB) Haruma Kawagoe is an only child. Long ago at Christmas, his mother miscarried the The story of Hayate Ayasaki working alongside maid Maria at Nagi Sanzenin’s mansion child that was to have been his baby sister. That night, young Haruma knelt down and continues. One day, Nagi receives a phone call from “Area 51,” inviting her to outer earnest prayed: “Please make my mother well again, and please give me a little sister.” space. Nagi plans to accept the offer, only to be stopped by Maria. (Available streaming at Years passed and Haruma nearly forgot his prayer. But Santa didn’t. When Haruma is CrunchyRoll.) least expecting it, he gets an unusual present - his sister. Mild Sexuality Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 52 53 5:30-7:00 AM Memories Off 1-3 (SUB) 9:30-11:15 PM Seitokai Yakuindomo 1-4 (SUB) Tomoya Mikami’s life changed the day his girlfriend Ayaka was hit by a car and killed on Takatoshi, a new student in a recently co-ed high school, is asked to serve as Vice Rooms ng Viewi her way to meet him. He blamed himself for her death and was never the same afterwards. President on the student council. Thus begins his days as the only male and sane human He began alienating his friends, and any potential romances were doomed. He decides to being among three female student council officers. Sexual Humor find a way to say goodbye to his lost love once and for all. 11:15 PM - 1:00 AM Robotics; Notes 1-3 (SUB) 7:00-9:00 AM Smile Pretty Cure 1-5 (SUB) In 2019, Kaito Yashio is a member of his school’s robotics club and a fan of fighting games. Once upon a time, there was a kingdom of fairy tales called “Märchenland”, where many His classmate Akiho is a world renowned programmer of fighting games. The two decide fairy tale characters live together in joy. Suddenly, the evil emperor Pierrot made an to create an actual giant robot with help from their friends. invasion on Märchenland, sealing its Queen in the process. To revive the Queen, the (Available Streaming at Funimation) symbol of happiness called Cure Decor, “the Queen’s scattered power of light of happiness”, is required. To collect the Cure Decor, a fairy named Candy searches for the Pretty Cures Sunday on Earth. There, Candy meets a girl, who decides to collect the Cure Decor. Now, will the world earn a “happy ending”? 1:00-2:45 AM To Love-Ru Darkness 1-4 (SUB) In this sequel to To Love-Ru and Motto To Love-Ru, the Yuuki residence is now full of 9:00-10:45 AM Beelzebub 1-4 (SUB) people. Momo, a new resident of the house, also falls for Rito and actively tries to create Tatsumi Oga is a first year student in Ishiyama High School for delinquents, where he is a for him. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl named Mea Kurosaki enters Sainan High called the “strongest juvenile delinquent”. One day while sleeping next to a river, Tatsumi School with a hidden agenda. (Available streaming at The Anime Network.) Sexuality sees a man floating down it. Tatsumi pulls him to shore and the man splits in half, revealing a baby boy. This boy, Beelzebub, is the son of the demon king; Tatsumi, along 2:45-4:00 AM 1-Shots and Shorts Grab Bag (SUB) with Beelzebub’s demon maid Hilda, have been chosen as the ones to raise him. (Available A collection of short anime. Various genres will be represented, but if you want to know streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Mild Violence exactly what’s showing, you’ll have to stop by and take a look. 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM Tokyo Mew Mew 1-4 (SUB) 4:00-5:45 AM Zombie Loan 1-4 (SUB) On her first date with the cutest boy in school, Ichigo is zapped by a mysterious ray that Do you know when you are going to die? Michiru Kita does; she has the ability to see the scrambles her DNA with that of the endangered Iriomote wildcat. The next day, Ichigo ring of death around people’s necks. The darker the ring, the closer to death someone is. discovers she has developed attributes of a cat, as well as the power to transform into a She notices two boys in her class have completely black rings. Seeking to warn them of pink-haired superheroine, Mew Ichigo. She and four other girls have been selected for the their impending demise, she stumbles onto their secret: they are already dead, but are kept top-secret Mew Project, which aims to protect the Earth from an alien menace known as alive due to a contract with Zombie-Loan. Deep Blue. 5:45-7:30 AM Aurora Dream 1-4 (SUB) 12:30-2:30 PM Skip Beat 1-5 (SUB) The Prism Show is a new kind of show that requires its participants to be figure skaters, Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him models, and singers all at the same time. Aira and Rhythm, two girls who dream of reach his dream of becoming an idol. But one day she goes unannounced to his agency becoming the Prism Queen, will have to train hard and overcome both their quarrels with

Viewiand ng Rooms discovers he doesn’t care for her at all. Kyoko decides to begin a journey to showbiz each other and their burgeoning interest in boys to achieve their dream. and get her revenge against Sho. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Mild Sexuality 7:30-9:30 AM 1-5 (SUB) 2:30-4:15 PM Hyouka 1-4 (SUB) 50 years ago, a conflict between the light stones (Rave) and the dark stones (Darkbring) Houtarou, a reclusive teenager, is ordered by his older sister to join the classic literature destroyed one tenth of the world. Darkbring was revived by a group called the Demon club. In the club, he gets close to the truth about an incident involving a female member’s Card in order to bring chaos to the world. Only the power of the light stone can resist it, uncle, which happened 45 years ago. along with the one who inherited Rave, Haru Glory. 4:15-6:00 PM Tactical Roar 1-4 (SUB) 9:30-11:15 AM Hunter x Hunter [2011] 1-4 (SUB) 50 years have passed since a massive standing typhoon known as the Grand Roar Freecs’ father abandoned him as a baby in order to become a Hunter, an elite class appeared. Shipping and marine navigation again rise to prominence, and the world enters with a license to go anywhere or do almost anything. Now 12 years old, Gon wishes into a second Age of Discovery. However, a dark shadow falls over the development to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a great Hunter. (Available streaming at of these routes -- terrorism, in the form of pirates. To cope with these pirates, private CrunchyRoll.) enterprises organize an armed self-defense organization. Tactical Roar is the story of a girl who embarks on an escort ship to fight against pirates. 11:15 AM -1:00 PM The Idolm@ster 1-4 (SUB) The arduous struggle of the 13 girls from Talent Production 765 who dream of one day 6:00-7:45 PM Dragon Crisis 1-4 (SUB) becoming idols in the competitive Japanese entertainment industry. (Available streaming Ryuuji Kisaragi is a normal high school boy whose peaceful life is turned into an adventure at CrunchyRoll.) by the return of his second cousin Eriko Nanao. Ryuuji and Eriko seize a relic box from a black broker, and in the box they find Rose, a red dragon girl. In order to protect Rose 1:00-2:30 PM Operation Santuary 1-6 (SUB) from the black organization, Ryuji decides to fight using his power as a relic handler. Naoki Kuzumi always thought his life was ordinary, except that he can’t remember what (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) happened in his youth. One day while taking a nap on a bench, a girl literally falls on him from the sky. For some reason, she thinks he’s her younger brother. But there’s 7:45-9:30 PM Hayate the Combat Butler [2012] 1-3 (SUB) more to her than meets the eye... The story of Hayate Ayasaki working alongside maid Maria at Nagi Sanzenin’s mansion continues. One day, Nagi receives a phone call from “Area 51,” inviting her to outer 2:30-3:45 PM Working’!! 1-3 (SUB) space. Nagi plans to accept the offer, only to be stopped by Maria. (Available streaming at Life goes on at the Wagnaria family restaurant as its peculiar employees try to provide a CrunchyRoll.) good service despite their individual eccentricities. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 54 55 Viewing Room 2

3:45-7:00 AM Fushigi Yuugi 1-7 (SUB) Rooms ng Viewi Friday While visiting the National Library, junior-high students Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo are transported into the world of a mysterious book set in ancient China, The Universe of 1:00-3:00 PM Rahxephon 1-5 (DUB) The Four Gods. Miaka suddenly finds herself with the responsibility of being the priestess 17 year old high school student Ayato Kamina goes about his daily life within Tokyo of Suzaku, and must find all of her celestial warriors for the purpose of summoning Jupiter oblivious to the world around him, having been taught that all of civilization except Suzaku for three wishes. Mild Sexuality Tokyo has been destroyed. All that changes when the mysterious civilization “MU” invades his home, raining destruction down from the sky in the form of strange monsters called 7:00-9:30 AM Soul Eater 1-6 (DUB) Dolems. Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 groups of each a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to make the latter a 3:00-5:00 PM Fantastic Children 1-5 (SUB) “Death Scythe” and thus fit for use by the Shinigami, they must collect the souls of 99 evil A group of enigmatic white-haired children has been spotted at different times and places humans and 1 witch. in Europe for over 500 years. They behave with far more maturity than they should, never grow old, and seem to have supernatural power. They’ve been seeking a girl, and the only 9:30-1130 AM 1-5 (DUB) clue they have is a picture of a crescent moon. Now, in the year 2012, an athletic boy There are three known worldsthe human world, the angel world, and the devil world. named Tohma is about to be involved in this centuries-long mystery. The evil queen Raindevilla yearns to destroy the angel world with help or her many devil minions. The goddess Aphrodite sends an angel to the human world, Limone, to summon 5:00-6:45 PM 1-4 (DUB) three love angels in the form of three school girls, Momoko Hanasaki, Tanima, and Li Meifon is the head of a free, no expenses paid protection/security agency for escorting Hinagiku Tamano, who together become Angel Lilly, Angel Daisy, and Wedding Peach. ships across outer space. Though only 16, she possesses great skill and leadership qualities while commanding her crew aboard their ship, the Angel Links. However, some 11:30-1:30 PM Wolf’s Rain 1-5 (DUB) unpleasant memories begin to trouble her and she starts questioning her own past and There is an old legend that speaks of a hidden paradise on Earth - a paradise which only reason for existence. wolves can find. And while thought to have been extinct for hundreds of years, wolves indeed still walk the earth... hidden among mankind. Now, a group of outcast wolves 6:45-8:00 PM TV 1-3 (DUB) set out to find Paradise: Kiba, Hige, Toboe and Tsume. Each wolf is driven by their own Deep in the sandy plains of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Asran, Japanese personality and desire, but together they are pursued by humans seeking to quench their photojournalist Makoto Shinjou travels to airbase Area 88 to document the own thirst for power. Moderate Violence activities of the mercenaries who destroy the country’s enemies for a living. Among their ranks is Shin Kazama, a Japanese ace pilot who was tricked by his former best friend into 1:30-3:15 PM Kimagure Orange Road 1-4 (SUB) signing a contract with the Asran’s fighter squad. Kyosuke Kasuga, fifteen, moves to a new city and falls for Madoka Ayukawa. She’s friendly when they’re alone, but acts like a delinquent when in front of others. Kyosuke 8:00-9:45 PM Robotech 1-4 (DUB) meanwhile struggles not to break the heart of Hikaru Hiyama, who fell in love after Rick Hunter is a pilot who gets dragged along with the SDF-1 and joins with them to stop seeing him make an impossible basketball shot. To add the cherry to this particular

Viewithe ng Rooms invaders. Lyn Minmei is a singer who Rick rescues and falls for. Together they try to sundae, Kyosuke and his family all have various powers, and some members aren’t so save the Earth and end the war not with fighting, but with love. concerned with keeping them a secret... 9:45-11:30 PM Claymore 1-4 (DUB) 3:15-5:00 PM Heat Guy J 1-4 (DUB) In a world rife with deadly creatures called “youma”, a young silver-eyed woman, Clare, In the city of Judoh, Claire Leonelli has inherited leadership of the Mafia group “Vampire” works on behalf of an organisation that trains female youma halfbreeds into warriors with following the death of his father. To keep Claire’s and other criminal activities in check, the ability to destroy these creatures. Considered a rogue for picking up a stray child and the city’s Bureau of Urban Safety has Special Services Division operative Daisuke Aurora almost losing herself to her youma side by “Awakening”, she is constantly assigned rather and the super android codenamed “J” (whose identity is apparently kept in secrecy, as dangerous missions... androids are banned in the city). 11:30 PM -12:15 AM Domain of Murder (SUB) 5:00-7:00 PM Lost Universe 1-5 (SUB) On the trail of a missing husband, P.I. Goro crosses paths with a deranged killer. Kane Blueriver, a trouble contractor, is being hunted by a criminal syndicate named Nightmare because he pilots the Lost Ship Swordbreaker, the only hinderance to Saturday Nightmare’s plan to spread the dark lord Dark Star throughout the galaxy. Kane, along with Millie, a girl who dreams to be the “best in the universe,” and Canal, Swordbreaker’s 12:15-2:00 AM Guyver 1-4 (DUB) AI, vows to defeat Nightmare, who, besides having a sinister plan, killed Kane’s When Sho Fukamachi accidentally found an alien object called Unit it changed his life grandmother many years ago. forever. The Unit bonded with Sho, resulting in a powerful fighting lifeform called Guyver. With Guyver’s help, Sho battled the mysterious Chronos and its Zoanoids in order to 7:00-8:15 PM Ceres, Celestial Legend 1-3 (SUB) protect his friends and his world. Unknown to Sho, the battle will lead to the discovery On their sixteenth birthday, Aya Mikage and her twin brother Aki are called to the family humanity’s origins, destiny, and the Creators.... Violence home to be given a special present. What they thought was a birthday party, however, was really a test one which Aya failed. She was found to possess the reincarnated spirit 2:00-3:45 AM Nanaka 6/17 1-4 (DUB) of an ageless celestial maiden (tennyo), one bent on the recovery of her heavenly kimono Seventeen-year-old Nanaka Kirisato is a high school student serious about her studies and (hagoromo) and the destruction of the Mikage family. Aya quickly finds herself separated goals in life. She frequently criticizes her best friend, Nenji Nagihara, for being a childish from her beloved brother, and hunted by her own family. Violence, Moderate Sexuality delinquent who spends his time fighting other boys. Then one day, after a heated argument with Nenji, she falls off a flight of stairs and suffers a brain injury, resulting in her mind 8:15-10:00 PM NieA under 7 1-4 (DUB) reverting to that of a six-year-old. In the 21st century, aliens have arrived on Earth and live among humans. In sleepy Enohana, the dirt-poor student Chigasaki Mayuko finds herself living together with Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 56 57

NieA, a low-caste (“Under Seven”) alien. While Mayuko struggles diligently to make ends 12:00-1:30 PM 1-3 (DUB) Rooms ng Viewi meet, NieA seems to be totally unconcerned with the consequences of her actions. As the Rally Vincent knows her weapons well, while her partner Minne May Hopkins loves to odd couple throws off the expected sparks, the wrecked alien mothership looms in the play with explosives. The pair run a gun-shop and one day, Bill Collins of the ATF uses background... Rally’s gun collection to blackmail Rally and Minnie May into working for the ATF. Little do they know, that they are getting involved in a mission larger than they could imagine. 10:00-11:45 PM 1-4 (DUB) An elementary school kid dubbed with the title “Shounen Batt” or “L’il Slugger” has 1:30-3:45 PM Romeo x Juliet 1-6 (DUB) been going around attacking people with his bent, golden bat. Now, two detectives are 14 years after nearly all of her family was murdered, Juliet of the Capulets leads a double investigating so they can stop this kid from making any more attacks, but they will find out life as Neo Veron’s righeous hero, the “Red Whirlwind”. A sudden escape in her daily soon enough... that this case is much more than they expected. escapades leads her to meet Romeo, the kind son of the tyrannical Montague. Destiny has been set as these two individuals soon to be “star-crossed lovers” are cruelly toyed with by 11:45 PM - 1:30 AM Tenjou Tenge 1-4 (DUB) fate in the midst of war. Loosely based on the play by William Shakespeare. Souchirou Nagi and Bob Makihara are two delinquents who arrive at Toudou Academy with the objective of ruling over the school with their strength. But on their first day, they encountered the Jyuukenbu, a martial arts group of the school. Members of the group, Viewing Room 3 Maya Natsume, her sister Aya, and Masataka Takayanagi easily overpowered Souchirou and Bob. However, other organizations vying for control force everyone to pick sides... Friday 1:00-2:30 PM Densha Otoko Live Action 1-2 (SUB) Sunday A true love story turned to bestselling novel, created from the Internet BBS, 2channel 1:30-2:15 AM 1-4 (DUB) to blockbuster hit movie. Ito Misaki plays Aoyama Saori, working as an office lady at Mugen’s a buck wild warrior - violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant a MNC, gets into trouble with a drunkard on a train. She’s saved by Yamada Tsuyoshi, ronin - mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong as well. These two fiercely played by Ito Atsushi. As a form of appreciation, she sends him Hermes teacups. Having independent warriors can`t be any more different from one another, yet their paths no experience with the opposite sex, Tsuyoshi decides to ask for help on the Aladdin cross when Fuu, a ditzy waitress, saves them from being executed when they are arrested Channel BBS on how to interact with Saori. after a violent swordfight. Fuu convinces the two vagrant young men to help her find a mysterious samurai “who smells of sunflowers.” And their journey begins. 2:30-4:00 PM Dragon Ball Z Abridged Season 1 (Fandub) Team FourStar’s alternate take on the popular shounen superpower anime. 2:15-4:00 AM Narutaru 1-4 (SUB) During her summer holiday at her grandparents house Tamai Shiina, a young and cheerful 4:00-5:15 PM Shinigami’s Ballad Live-Action 1-3 (SUB) schoolgirl, meets a strange looking creature. They befriend each other and Shiina names Feline familiar Daniel was assigned to the most unusual of the Grim Reapers, Momo. it “HoshimaruThe Round Star”. When Shiina returns home efter the summer to go back Instead of the traditional black robe of the grim reapers, Momo wears all white. Instead to school she starts meeting other kids that also have befriended a strange creature like of being cold and dispassionate towards her charges, she cries for their plight. These are stories of those whom they are charged to reap. ViewiHoshimaru. ng Rooms But she soon finds out that not all these creatures and their masters are as friendly as Hoshimaru. 5:15-5:45 PM Awesome Rangers 1 (Independent Film) 4:00-6:30 AM Solty Rei 1-6 (DUB) The short film that started it all. Two ordinary teenagers named Tony and Lathan discover In a future-based disaster-ridden city with an enormous gap between the rich and the awesome powers to become Awesome Rangers White and Black, and fight off a squad of poor, it is hard to tell which humans are walking around with cybernetic body parts. evildoers threatening to invade a local park. This makes Roy Revant’s job as a renegade bounty hunter/-for-hire even more difficult. When a young girl with unbeliveable strength rescues him from a particularly 5:45-7:00 PM Awesome Rangers 2 (Independent Film) dangerous criminal, Roy realizes that perhaps help can be found in the strangest of places. More Rangers, more enemies, no problem. Evil witch Wanda Wickedra sends the nefariou Tree Reaper to destroy Awesome City’s trees. Rangers White and Black step in to save the 6:30-8:15 AM Escaflowne 1-4 (SUB) day, but when evil calls for reinforcements, our heroes are compelled to do the same. High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his quest to unite the countries 7:00-8:30 PM Winter Sonata Korean Live Action 1-2 (SUB) of Gaea against the ominous Zaibach empire. On the way, she discovers an hidden ability Joon Sang moves to a new high school in search of his biological father. Yu Jin and Sang and strives to unravel layers of mystery surrounding Van, his past, and the giant machine Hyuk are close childhood friends, although Sang Hyuk wants to be more than a friend, Yu known as Escaflowne. Jin sees him as a brother. On a trip together with other high school mates, Oh Chelin, Jin Suk and Yong Kuk, Yu Jin is saved after an accident by Joon Sang. They become close and 8:15-10:00 AM Final Fantasy Unlimited 1-5 (DUB) she opens up his cold heart. However, circumstances and fate dictate that their love will After their parents disappear, Ai and Yu read their parents’ research and then decide to go never be. in search of them. They ride a strange train to another world known as Wonderland, and meet up with a girl named Lisa. Sometimes aided by a mysterious man known as Kaze, the 8:30 PM-10:30 PM Yu-gi-oh Abridged season 1 (Fandub) three find themselves embroiled in a resistance against the tyrannical Earl, who seeks to The grand-daddy of them all, the abdridged series that started and defined the trend. rule Wonderland and other worlds as well. Learn from LittleKuriboh why children’s card games are serious business, why Pegasus is so fabulous, and why 4Kids’ (and the original series’) moral lessons don’t hold up under 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Princess Tutu 1-5 (DUB) scrutiny. 13-year-old ballet student Duck is clumsy, good-hearted and sweet... and has a big secret. The mysterious Drosselmayer morphed a young duck into a girl to give her a mission: help 10:30 PM-12:15 AM AMV Hell 3 a Prince to get the parts of his heart back. With that in mind, she morphs into Princess The first feature-length collection of short comedic anime music videos. Go on a Tutu, whose magical dances ease the pain and purifies the bad feelings. “highway to hell” with , , , and many more. Anime NebrasKon November 2-4, 2012 58 59 Saturday Viewi ng Rooms ng Viewi 12:15-2:00 AM Usagi Drop Live-Action Movie (SUB) 6:00-10:00 PM The Brony Takeover 27-year-old Daikichi is a single young man who is trusted by his peers at work. Daikichi Nobody knows exactly what will go on here, but you can expect it to involve ponies... then attends his grandfather’s funeral. At the funeral the attendees learn that Daikichi’s grandfather bore an illegitimate daughter with an unknown mother. The girl’s name is 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM Closed for AMV Judging Rin, and she is just six years old. Everybody in Daikichi’s family looks at the girl as an embarrassment and wants no part of her. Daikichi, annoyed by his family’s attitude, Sunday decides to raise Rin by himself. 1:00-2:30 AM AMV Hell 4 2:00-3:00 AM AMV Hell 1, 2, & Championship Edition They thought they couldn’t top AMV Hell 3, but they were wrong... or were they? See for A collection of some of the shorter AMV Hell videos, including the first two collections yourself in this meme-filled collection of clips from Death Note, Melancholy of Haruhi ever produced, and the “Championship Edition” competition video. AMV Hell 2 contains Suzumiya, and a few other anime. some violence, sexuality, and profanity. 2:30-3:30 AM Live Action Movie (SUB) 3:00-5:00 AM Battle Royale Live-Action Movie (SUB) Kuronuma Sawako has a gloomy appearance and, because of this, is nicknamed Sadako In response to economic mayhem, the Japanese government passed a new law called the by her peers. On the other hand, her personality is bright and caring. Her motto is do Millennium Educational Reform Actinfamously known as “The Battle Royale Act.” This one good thing once a day, but she cares too much about others and cannot express movie focuses on one high school class that is chosen to participate in the latest Battle her thoughts. This has made her somewhat of an outcast at school. Kazehaya Shouta is Royale, where each student must survive and kill their classmates on a remote island for classmates with Sawako. Unlike Sawako, he is outgoing and popular with all the students. three days until only one is left standing. (Hmm, sounds familiar...) Violence He is even polite with Sawako, which makes Sawako respect him and even admire him. 5:00-6:30 AM My Geeky Girlfriend Live-Action Movie (SUB) 3:30-5:30 AM Shimokita Glory Days Live Action 1-3 (SUB) College student Mutou Ookawa catches a glimpse of Ametani Yuiko, his co-worker from Yuta, a ronin student, moves to Tokyo, hoping to get accepted into Rokkyo University, a former part-time job and falls immediately in love. Summoning up his courage, he which his girlfriend Minori goes to. With no money, he moves into a share house filled eventually confesses his feelings to her and she responds “...but I’m a fujoshi.” Mutou not with beautiful women. having the slight clue what “fujoshi” means, immediately responds “That’s OK!” And thus Mutou’s struggle begins. Will he be able to figure out his girlfriend’s hobbies? Or will he be 5:30-7:30 AM Perfect Girl Evolution Live Action 1-3 (SUB) dragged further and further into the otaku world? Takano Kyohei is a handsome but bad-tempered university student who is always ready for a fight; Toyama Yukinojo possesses a cuteness that can be mistaken for a girl; the cool- 6:30-8:45 AM Abridged 1-20 (Fandub) headed Oda Takenaga excels in academics and sports; and the princely Mori Ranmaru A humorous recut of the classic anime that brought many of us into the loves females, accept a proposal from the female owner of the house where they are fandom, because or in spite of itself. lodging at for free lodging if they are able to transform her niece into a proper lady.

Viewi8:45-10:00 ng Rooms AM Heartcatch PreCure Musical (SUB) 7:30-9:30 AM AMV Showcase This musical is footage of the performace at Osaka. The Desert Apostles hatch a plan to A collection of AMVs from the past and the present, displaying some of the finest (and defeat the Heartcatch Precure, by using a time-machine to travel back to a time where maybe some not-so-fine) examples of the medium. there is no Precure and to wilt the Heart Tree unopposed! The Precure are sucked into the time-machine too and are seperated in Edo Japan where they meet a young couple with a 9:30-11:00 AM Detective Academy Q Live Action 1-2 (SUB) dilemma. Tantei Gakuen Q revolves around a team of genius students studying in a detective academy run by a famous detective, Morihiko Dan. 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM Aim for the Ace Live Action 1-3 (SUB) Hiromi Oka decides to join the high school tennis club from the moment she saw the 11:00 AM -12:00 PM The Tony and Lathan Theatre star player Reika’s excellent and smashing play. However, once the tennis lesson began, A showing of some of the short video projects that our MCs Tony and Lathan have created Hiromi finds herself bored in the succession of simple practice swings. One day, Munakata over the years, including some past NebrasKon Opening and Closing Ceremonies videos. becomes appointed as the new head coach of the tennis team. His special training was nothing but original, extreme, and severe. 12:00-1:00 PM Project Objection (Independent Film) Screened in parts during NebrasKon 2011, it’s back in its entirety here. Witness a diverse 12:15-2:30 PM Hantsuki Live Action 1-5 (SUB) cast of characters and their courtroom antics as they delve into a whodunnit mystery. Ezaki Yuuichi and Akiba Rika fall in love after meeting in the hospital. Yuichi is suffering from a mild illness which can be cured, while Rina has problems with a heart condition 1:00-1:30 PM Evangelion ReDeath (Fandub) that can only be treated with a potentially dangerous operation. The legendary parody from Studio Sokodei that condenses Neon Genesis Evangelion and End of Evangelion into a more concise and more understandable package. 2:30-4:00 PM AMV Hell 5 A feature-length compilation released in 2010, featuring clips from , Ouran 1:30-3:45 PM AMV Hell Minis High School Host Club, One Piece, and many many more. In the months and years in between AMV Hell main releases, the crew and their contributors stay busy by putting out these short collections of clips. As you can tell by the 4:00-6:00 PM The Catastrophe of Escaflowne (Fandub) timeslot, short collections add up quick. A fandub project conceived in the mad mad mind of NebrasKon MC Tony, this takes the 2000 Escaflowne movie and replaces its dialogue with non-stop in-jokes, off-color jokes, references, and other forms of hilarity. Musical score also enhanced for your listening pleasure. Moderate Language